OTTAWA – Speaker Greg Fergus took the unprecedented step of removing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from the House of Commons during today’s question period. The decision came after Poilievre repeatedly refused to withdraw derogatory remarks directed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, labeling him as a “wacko” and an “extremist.”
Despite Fergus offering Poilievre multiple opportunities to retract his comments, the Conservative leader remained steadfast, prompting the Speaker to take decisive action. Following Poilievre’s expulsion, all Conservative Members of Parliament staged a walkout in protest, vacating the chamber en masse.
The altercation underscores the heightened tensions and acrimonious exchanges that have characterized political discourse in recent times. Fergus’s firm stance signals a commitment to upholding decorum and civility within the parliamentary proceedings, while Poilievre’s refusal to retract his remarks reflects the deep ideological divisions prevalent in Canadian politics.