Overview

• Pierre Poilievre is observing the House of Commons from the gallery after losing his Carleton seat in last month’s election.
• He told reporters he’s never been a spectator in Parliament and expressed eagerness to return inside the chamber.
• Liberal MPs gave a standing ovation to newcomer Bruce Fanjoy, who unseated Poilievre in the Carleton riding.
• Former party leader Andrew Scheer temporarily led Conservative MPs during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inaugural question period.
• Poilievre was absent from the public gallery at the start of debate and his attendance at this morning’s caucus meeting was not confirmed.