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Speaker Fergus Ejects Poilievre from Question Period Amid Heated Exchange
Speaker Greg Fergus took the unprecedented step of removing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from the House of Commons on Tuesday following a particularly acrimonious exchange with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Poilievre was ejected after repeatedly interrupting Trudeau's response to a question and accusing him of lying. Fergus warned Poilievre several times to stop his disruptive behavior, but the Conservative leader continued to interrupt, prompting Fergus to expel him from the chamber.
The incident marks a significant escalation in the already tense relationship between the Liberals and Conservatives. Since Poilievre’s election as leader, he has vowed to take a more aggressive approach in holding the government to account. However, his critics accuse him of being overly confrontational and disrespectful.
The ejection from question period is likely to further fuel tensions between the two parties and could make it more difficult for them to find common ground on important issues facing the country.
It remains to be seen whether the Speaker's decision will have any lasting impact on Poilievre's leadership or the Conservative Party's strategy in Parliament. However, it is clear that the incident has raised the stakes in the political battle between the Liberals and Conservatives and that further fireworks can be expected in the weeks and months to come.
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