Francis Scarpaleggia
CanadapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Francis Scarpaleggia is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, serving as the Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis since 2004. Known for his commitment to public service, Scarpaleggia has held various roles within the Liberal caucus, including caucus chair for over a decade. He has been involved in discussions about parliamentary reform, notably the Reform Act, which aims to enhance the power of MPs and promote democratic accountability. Recently, Scarpaleggia was in the news for his reflections on the importance of such reforms amidst political challenges facing the Liberal Party.
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Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia’s efforts to formally shut down the House were temporarily delayed.
MPs break for summer after passing motion to advance several billsCanada· 2026-06-19
House of Commons Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia sided with the opposition, rebuking the Liberal government for including airline passenger rights changes in its latest omnibus budget bill.
Speaker rebukes government over inclusion of passenger rights changes in latest omnibus budget billCanada· 2026-06-02
Francis Scarpaleggia is the House Speaker who maintains order in the House of Commons while representing the riding of Lac-Saint-Louis.
For Canada’s House Speaker, going for a plunge brings joy and calm amid the noise of politicsCanada· 2026-01-29
Francis Scarpaleggia is the Speaker who votes only in the event of a tie.
Liberal government survives confidence vote on federal budgetCanada· 2025-11-18
Francis Scarpaleggia is the House Speaker who abstained from voting on the budget.
Canada's parliament narrowly approves Prime Minister Carney's first federal budget
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Francis Scarpaleggia is the House of Commons Speaker and is a Liberal MP who cannot vote except in the case of a tie.
Liberals head into final confidence vote on federal budget expecting a narrow winCanada· 2025-11-17
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia – who does not vote, except in the event of a tie.
NDP will vote against Throne Speech, says interim leaderCanada· 2025-06-04
Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday.
Carney makes debut in Parliament with seats reflecting changed political mapCanada· 2025-05-27
Newly elected Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia said all parties in the House of Commons agreed to mark the occasion.
One month after Vancouver vehicle attack, MPs pay silent tribute to Lapu Lapu victimsCanada· 2025-05-26
Francis Scarpaleggia has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons as MPs gather for their first sitting since mid-December.
MPs elect Francis Scarpaleggia as new Speaker of the House of CommonsCanada· 2025-05-26
Francis Scarpaleggia is a Liberal MP who has experience with six minority Parliaments and is running for Speaker.
At least seven MPs vying to be next Speaker of the House of CommonsCanada· 2025-05-23
Francis Scarpaleggia explained to reporters why his party’s caucus saw no need to assume powers under the Reform Act.
Globe editorial: A new chance to reform the power of MPsCanada· 2025-05-06
