The Canadian Parliament is set to reopen on Monday after a six-month hiatus, with the first order of business being the election of a Speaker of the House of Commons. The session will feature the rare event of King Charles delivering the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, marking only the third time a monarch has done so since Confederation. Heightened attention is on the Speaker election following former Speaker Anthony Rota's resignation and subsequent calls for current Speaker Greg Fergus to step down due to perceived partisanship.
Parliament is returning after nearly 6 months away — and will look different than usual
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian Parliament is set to reopen on Monday after a six-month hiatus, with the first order of business being the election of a Speaker of the House of Commons. The session will feature the rare event of King Charles delivering the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, marking only the third time a monarch has done so since Confederation. Heightened attention is on the Speaker election following former Speaker Anthony Rota's resignation and subsequent calls for current Speaker Greg Fergus to step down due to perceived partisanship.
Trending- 1 1348: Job of Usher of the Black Rod originated in England.
- 2 1642: Tradition of monarch not entering House of Commons dates back.
- 3 1984: Louis Plamondon first elected.
- 4 2013: J. Greg Peters became Usher of the Black Rod.
- 5 2015: John Nater became Ontario MP.
- 6 2019: Geoff Regan lost Speaker role to Anthony Rota; Elizabeth May vied for Speaker.
- 7 2021: Chris d'Entremont served as deputy Speaker.
- 8 September 2023: Anthony Rota resigned as Speaker.
- 9 March (2025): Parliament dissolved.
- 10 Sunday (May 25, 2025): House of Commons released list of Speaker candidates; Elizabeth May announced withdrawal.
- 11 Monday (May 26, 2025): Parliament returns, Speaker election.
- 12 Tuesday (May 27, 2025): King Charles delivers Speech from the Throne.
- Resumption of the legislative process in Canada
- Potential for a new Speaker of the House of Commons
- Historical significance of King Charles' address to Parliament
- Continued debate on the Speaker's impartiality and role
- Symbolic assertion of parliamentary independence from the Crown
What: Reopening of Canadian Parliament after a six-month hiatus, including the election of a Speaker of the House of Commons and King Charles delivering the Speech from the Throne.
When: Parliament returns Monday (May 26, 2025). King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday (May 27, 2025). The House was dissolved in March (2025). Former Speaker Rota resigned in September 2023.
Where: Ottawa, Canada (House of Commons, Senate, Bank of Canada on Wellington Street).
Why: To resume legislative work after a long break. The Speaker election is a constitutional requirement and has heightened attention due to recent controversies. King Charles' presence adds historical significance and ceremonial flair to the proceedings.
How: MPs will elect a Speaker by secret ranked-ballot. King Charles and Queen will travel by ceremonial carriage to the Senate, receive full military honours, and the King will deliver the Speech from the Throne, summoning MPs from the House. Pro-forma bills will be introduced symbolically to assert parliamentary independence.