Donna Skelly
Donna Skelly is a Canadian politician who made history as the first female Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, elected on April 14, 2023, after previously serving as a deputy Speaker and as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party representing the Flamborough-Glanbrook riding. A former city councillor and TV journalist, Skelly is committed to fostering collaboration among MPPs and maintaining order during debates, emphasizing the need for civility in political discourse.
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Speaker Donna Skelly intervened when Marit Stiles refused to withdraw her comments.
Ontario NDP Leader ejected from legislature for calling Ford government ‘corrupt’
Canada· 2025-11-19
Donna Skelly is the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and expresses concern for the evacuees.
Northern Ontario wildfire evacuees get used to life – and the food – down southCanada· 2025-06-21
Donna Skelly stated that Canadians cannot ignore their history by keeping the statue covered.
Sir John A. Macdonald statue uncovered at Queen’s Park despite opposition from First NationsCanada· 2025-06-12
Speaker Donna Skelly stated, 'We cannot run away from our history.'
A proud country cannot keep its first prime minister in a boxCanada· 2025-05-29
Donna Skelly was elected as the first female Speaker of the Ontario legislature.
Ontario Legislature elects first female Speaker ahead of Throne SpeechCanada· 2025-04-15
