On Monday, Ontario's legislature is set to make history by electing its first-ever female Speaker. The two candidates vying for this significant role are Progressive Conservative member Donna Skelly and New Democrat member Jennifer French, both of whom have previously served as deputy Speakers. With the departure of Ted Arnott, the current Speaker, the new Speaker appointment comes as the legislature reconvenes after the provincial elections. Both candidates recognize the importance of this moment and the unique perspectives they would bring to the position amid a changing political landscape.
"It is a next chapter that's starting, and I think all members are paying attention to that as an opportunity," she said, standing in an area of the legislature displaying portraits of the first female members of provincial parliament."
"People can be passionate, but not personal," she said. "It's important that ... people outside of the chamber look at members within the chamber respectfully, but we need to earn their respect..."
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