OTTAWA — On Tuesday, Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian to be elected House of Commons Speaker.
Here are some quick facts about the Liberal MP, who has also described himself as a community activist, an ideas man, a long-distance runner, a grandfather and a failed musician.Early life: Fergus said he first subscribed to Hansard — the daily transcripts of debate in the House of Commons — at 14 years old. In 1988, he became a parliamentary page.
Before Parliament: He worked in the private and public sectors, with not-for-profit organizations and in the academic sector. He also worked at all levels of the Liberal Party of Canada, including as national director. Personal life: Fergus has described running, politics and jazz as three of his passions. He is married, and has three children and one grandson.
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