Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer | |
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.jpg?lang=simple) Scheer in 2020 | |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| Assumed office May 6, 2025 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Mark Carney |
| Deputy | Melissa Lantsman Tim Uppal |
| Preceded by | Pierre Poilievre |
| In office May 27, 2017 – August 24, 2020 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Deputy | Denis Lebel Lisa Raitt Leona Alleslev |
| Preceded by | Rona Ambrose |
| Succeeded by | Erin O'Toole |
| Opposition House Leader | |
| Assumed office September 13, 2022 | |
| Leader | Pierre Poilievre |
| Preceded by | John Brassard |
| In office November 18, 2015 – September 13, 2016 | |
| Leader | Rona Ambrose |
| Preceded by | Peter Julian |
| Succeeded by | Candice Bergen |
| Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle | |
| Assumed office June 28, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Lorne Nystrom |
| Leader of the Conservative Party | |
| In office May 27, 2017 – August 24, 2020 | |
| Deputy | Denis Lebel Lisa Raitt Leona Alleslev |
| Preceded by | Rona Ambrose (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Erin O'Toole |
| Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities | |
| In office September 8, 2020 – October 12, 2022 | |
| Leader | Erin O'Toole Candice Bergen Pierre Poilievre |
| Shadowing | Catherine McKenna Dominic LeBlanc |
| Preceded by | Luc Berthold |
| Succeeded by | Leslyn Lewis |
| 35th Speaker of the House of Commons | |
| In office June 2, 2011 – December 3, 2015 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | David Johnston |
| Deputy | Denise Savoie Joe Comartin |
| Preceded by | Peter Milliken |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Regan |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Chair of Committees of the Whole | |
| In office November 21, 2008 – June 1, 2011 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Michaëlle Jean David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Bill Blaikie |
| Succeeded by | Denise Savoie |
| Assistant Deputy Chair of the Committees of the Whole | |
| In office April 5, 2006 – November 20, 2008 | |
| Speaker | Peter Milliken |
| Preceded by | Jean Augustine |
| Succeeded by | Barry Devolin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew James Scheer May 20, 1979 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Citizenship | |
| Political party | Conservative (2003–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1998–2000) Alliance (2000–2003) |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Spouse(s) |
Jill Ryan (m. 2003) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Jon Ryan (brother-in-law) |
| Residence | Regina, Saskatchewan[1] Stornoway (2017–2020) |
| Education | University of Ottawa (BA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website |
Andrew James Scheer PC MP (born May 20, 1979) is a Canadian politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle since 2004. Between 2017 and 2020, he was the Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official Opposition. He became Opposition Leader again in 2025.
Scheer was selected to the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle at the age of 25. Scheer was reelected in 2006, 2008 and 2011 before becoming the Speaker of the House of Commons at age 32, making him the youngest Speaker in the chamber's history.[2][3]
On September 28, 2016, Scheer announced his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, running under the slogan “Real conservative. Real leader.”[4] He won the leadership position on May 27, 2017.[5]
On 12 December 2019, Scheer announced he would be resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party effective upon the election of a new one.[6][7]
On May 6, 2025, Scheer became leader of the opposition for a second time after Poilievre lost his seat of Carleton following the 2025 election.[8]
Political career
[change | change source]Scheer was elected for the first time in the 2004 election. He was elected in the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle for the Conservative Party. With that election, he beat the New Democratic Party MP Lorne Lystrom. He won by over 800 votes.[9] He was elected again in the 2006 election. He beat Lystrom again by 2740 votes.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ↑ Elections Canada, Official Voting Results, June 28, 2004.
- ↑ "Health Care Talks with Provinces Should Top Harper's List, Poll Finds". The Globe and Mail. June 2, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
Others on that list [of candidates for Speaker] – Saskatchewan Tory MP and perceived frontrunner Andrew Scheer [...]
- ↑ "Ex-Commons Speaker Scheer declares candidacy for Conservative leadership". Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ↑ Harris, Kathleen (May 27, 2017). "Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader". CBC News. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Andrew Scheer stepping down as Conservative Party leader". Global News. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Andrew Scheer resigns as Conservative leader". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ↑ Ritchie, Sarah (2025-05-06). "Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader". CBC. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ↑ MacGregor, Roy (December 2, 2005). "Why Nystrom thinks a second comeback may be possible". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
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