Anthony Rota Elected New Speaker Of The House Of Commons

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anthony Rota has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons.And Conservatives say he has them to thank for beating out fellow Liberal Geoff Regan, who had been Speaker during the last session of Parliament and wanted to continue.The election of Rota, who represents the northern Ontario riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming, is the first sign of how the official Opposition intends to throw its weight around now that the Liberals have been reduced to a minority.The Conse