Greg Fergus
- Born
- May 31, 1969
- Education
- Westpark, Sunnydale, Lindsay Place High School, Selwyn House School, Marianopolis College, BA University of Ottawa, BA Carleton University
- Career
- Political staffer for Pierre Pettigrew and Jim Peterson; National Director of the Liberal Party
- Political Experience
- President of the Young Liberals of Canada (1994-1996), MP for Hull—Aylmer (2015-present), Parliamentary Secretary to Justin Trudeau (March 19, 2021 to September 17, 2023), Speaker of the House of Commons (October 3, 2023 to May 26, 2025)
- Notable
- First Black house speaker.
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Greg Fergus won with 31,978 votes (62.1%)
Total votes cast: 51,487
Mr. Speaker, I will be very brief. I am a Quebecker. My colleague is a Quebecker. I am a practising Catholic, and I know just how important this bill is, because there are threats against people who practise their faith. I would like to ask my hon. colleague how obstruction threatens religious groups who wish to practise their faith freely.
Mr. Speaker, I wish everyone a happy Black History Month. Earlier this week, I spoke with a fabulous group of high school students. One of them asked me if I had ever encountered racism myself and how I overcame it. Of course I have. On more than one occasion, I have been confronted with the N-word, and in the moment, I find it bewildering. After all, what does a racist want me to do? My skin is [more]