Anthony Rota
Anthony Michael Gerard Rota MP (born May 15, 1961) is a Canadian politician who served as the 37th speaker of the House of Commons of Canada from 2019 until his resignation in 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, he currently serves as the member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming. He previously represented Nipissing—Timiskaming as MP from 2004 to 2011. In 2019, he was elected by the House of Commons to be the speaker in the 43rd Parliament and in 2021 was re-elected in the 44th Parliament.
Anthony Rota MP | |
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Rota in 2023 | |
| 37th Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada | |
| In office December 5, 2019 – September 27, 2023 | |
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| Governors General |
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| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Geoff Regan |
| Succeeded by | Greg Fergus |
| Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Aspin |
| In office June 28, 2004 – May 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Wood |
| Succeeded by | Jay Aspin |
| Chairman of the COVID-19 Committee | |
| In office April 20, 2020 – June 18, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office de-established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Michael Gerard Rota May 15, 1961 North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Chantal Piché-Rota |
| Children | Samantha |
| Residence(s) | North Bay, Ontario |
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On September 27, 2023, he resigned as speaker due to the honouring of former Waffen-SS "Galicia" Ukrainian veteran Yaroslav Hunka in the House of Commons, triggering the 2023 speakership election.
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