Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer is a Canadian politician who served as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Leader of the Official Opposition from 2017 to 2020. A former Speaker of the House of Commons, Scheer has been a Member of Parliament since 2004, representing the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle. Known for his traditional conservative values, Scheer has focused on issues such as taxation, public safety, and immigration reform. He was recently in the news for criticizing Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney, accusing him of elitism and disconnect from everyday Canadians.
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Andrew Scheer is the Conservative House Leader who discussed the party's cooperation with the government amidst election speculation.
The thing everyone is talking about but no one is thinking about in Ottawa politics
Canada· 2026-02-15
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer told reporters Tuesday that his party is concerned about provisions in the budget bill that would allow cabinet ministers to exempt companies from federal laws.
Ottawa in talks with Conservatives to amend budget billCanada· 2026-02-10
Ask Mr. Poilievre’s two immediate predecessors, Erin O’Toole and Andrew Scheer.
Fear of a quick rerun election helps Poilievre for just one dayCanada· 2026-01-31
The past two party leaders, Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole, also lost to the Liberals, then led by Justin Trudeau.
Conservatives to decide if Poilievre gets a second chanceCanada· 2026-01-29
Andrew Scheer lost an election in 2019 but stepped down before a leadership review could be held.
Pierre Poilievre campaigns for support ahead of his leadership reviewCanada· 2026-01-19
Andrew Scheer is the Conservative House Leader commenting on the budget bill and the government's negotiations.
Carney government faces impasse over budget bill as MPs head into final week before breakCanada· 2025-12-06
He told the CBC that what 'sealed the deal' on his floor-crossing was when Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and the party’s whip, Chris Warkentin – two senior caucus officers close to Mr. Poilievre – barged into his office and started yelling at him.
No need to reflect, nothing to see, it’s not my fault, it’s yoursCanada· 2025-11-13
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer confronted Mr. d'Entremont about his defection.
Can the Conservative caucus please eat a Snickers bar?Canada· 2025-11-12
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer blamed the Liberals for Mr. Jeneroux’s imminent departure.
Conservatives try to regroup after a difficult week of internal dramaCanada· 2025-11-08
Conservative house leader Andrew Scheer accused Jeneroux of quitting due to 'Liberal pressure tactics'.
Conservatives accuse Canada's Carney of being 'undemocratic' as MP resigns
United Kingdom· 2025-11-07Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer deflected questions by arguing that Mr. Trudeau broke ethics laws.
Pierre Poilievre’s casual accusation of an RCMP cover-up is stunningCanada· 2025-10-20
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer said it was 'pretty embarrassing' for the Public Safety Minister to have to introduce a new strong-borders bill.
Minister guts strong-borders bill, removes clauses giving law enforcement warrantless powersCanada· 2025-10-09
Andrew Scheer handled the role of Opposition Leader after Pierre Poilievre lost his seat.
Carney, Poilievre face off for first time in ParliamentCanada· 2025-09-16
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was enlisted to serve as interim leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons while Poilievre campaigned for a seat.
Three takeaways after Poilievre wins Alberta by-electionCanada· 2025-08-19
Andrew Scheer served as Leader of the Opposition while Pierre Poilievre was sidelined.
Poilievre seeks return to Parliament with Alberta by-election in conservative strongholdCanada· 2025-08-18
Andrew Scheer is the Conservative Parliamentary Leader who shook hands with Mark Carney.
Suddenly, MPs are behaving like grown-upsCanada· 2025-07-04
Andrew Scheer was elected MP in 2004 at 25.
Why elected official shouldn’t be an entry-level jobCanada· 2025-06-28
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer said Mr. Carney has not delivered on his campaign pledges to curb government spending.
House approves Bill C-5 to fast-track projects, Carney pledges summer consultations with Indigenous leadersCanada· 2025-06-21
Prime Minister Mark Carney crossed the floor to shake hands with Opposition House leader Andrew Scheer.
House of Commons passes Liberals’ major projects billCanada· 2025-06-20The role of Opposition Leader in the House of Commons is being filled temporarily by former party leader Andrew Scheer.
Alberta MP officially resigns to pave way for Poilievre’s by-electionCanada· 2025-06-17Neither of his replacements – Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole – remained in their positions long enough after the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Poilievre to face leadership review in JanuaryCanada· 2025-06-16
Andrew Scheer is a former leader of the Conservative Party who stepped down before a leadership review.
Poilievre could face leadership review as early as MarchCanada· 2025-05-31
Opposition Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pushed Mr. Carney on the state of the retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
Carney spars with opposition over tariffs, plan for fall budget in first Question PeriodCanada· 2025-05-28
The new Prime Minister got a taste of some of the cut-and-thrust of Parliament when Conservative Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer lightly ribbed his rivals.
Carney makes debut in Parliament with seats reflecting changed political mapCanada· 2025-05-27
A fundraising e-mail sent to Conservatives by interim Opposition leader Andrew Scheer made it even clearer that the party is not prepared to give Mr. Carney’s Liberal government a free pass.
Will the new PM’s to-do list be paralyzed by parliamentary tactics?Canada· 2025-05-26
The Conservatives’ will be led in the House of Commons by former party leader Andrew Scheer.
Carney, Poilievre meet with MPs ahead of Parliament’s returnCanada· 2025-05-25
Andrew Scheer, now acting as the interim Official Opposition leader in Mr. Poilievre’s absence, confirmed the plans on Monday.
Poilievre staying in Stornoway pending by-electionCanada· 2025-05-13
Andrew Scheer has been picked to serve as interim leader in the House.
Poilievre rejects severance offered to defeated MPs after losing Ontario ridingCanada· 2025-05-10
On Tuesday, he was named the party’s interim Leader of the Opposition — a post Mr. Poilievre can’t hold because he lost his seat in the House of Commons.
Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre, but also vote to keep power to oust himCanada· 2025-05-07Andrew Scheer, a former party leader, affirmed that Pierre Poilievre deserves a right to stay in leadership.
After third federal election loss, conservatives weigh in on what the party needs to do nextCanada· 2025-05-03
