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Members of Ontario's legislature choose Donna Skelly as first female Speaker

Published Apr 14, 2025 at 6:36pm

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Members of Ontario's legislature choose Donna Skelly as first female Speaker

Donna Skelly, The Canadian Press Nick Ivanyshyn

The members of Ontario's legislature have chosen Donna Skelly as the province's first female Speaker.

Skelly has represented the Hamilton-area riding of Flamborough-Glanbrook for the Progressive Conservatives since 2018 and has served as a deputy Speaker.

She becomes the 43rd Speaker of Ontario, as Ted Arnott retires after nearly seven years in the role.

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