Andrew Scheer

Canadian politician and party leader

Andrew Scheer - Canadian politician and party leader
Born

May 20th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Canada

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Served as the 28th Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada from May 2017 to August 2020. Elected as a Member of Parliament in 2004, represented the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle. Served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015. Participated in multiple federal elections, leading the Conservative Party in the 2019 federal election.

Led the Conservative Party of Canada from 2017 to 2020

Served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015

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