Andrew Scheer

Andrew James Scheer  (born May 20, 1979) is a Canadian politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle since 2004. Between 2017 and 2020, he was the Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official Opposition. He became Opposition Leader again for a short time in 2025.

Scheer was selected to the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle at the age of 25. Scheer was reelected in 2006, 2008 and 2011 before becoming the Speaker of the House of Commons at age 32, making him the youngest Speaker in the chamber's history.Elections Canada, Official Voting Results, June 28, 2004. 

On September 28, 2016, Scheer announced his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, running under the slogan “Real conservative. Real leader.” He won the leadership position on May 27, 2017.

On 12 December 2019, Scheer announced he would be resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party effective upon the election of a new one.

On May 6, 2025, Scheer became leader of the opposition for a second time after Poilievre lost his seat of Carleton following the 2025 election.

Political career
Scheer was elected for the first time in the 2004 election. He was elected in the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle for the Conservative Party. With that election, he beat the New Democratic Party MP Lorne Lystrom. He won by over 800 votes. He was elected again in the 2006 election. He beat Lystrom again by 2740 votes.

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