Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)
The leader of the Official Opposition, formally known as the leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition, is the politician who leads the Official Opposition in Canada, typically the leader of the party possessing the most seats in the House of Commons that is not the governing party or part of the governing coalition.
Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)
Image: Alexander Mackenzie portrait
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Image: Alexander Mackenzie portrait
Official Opposition (Canada)
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition, or simply the Official Opposition, is usually the second-largest party in the House of Commons. Typically, it is the largest party of the parliamentary opposition, which is composed of members of Parliament (MPs) who are not in government.
Incumbent and former Leaders of the Opposition Pierre Poilievre (2022–present) and Andrew Scheer (2017–2020) on Parliament Hill, February 28, 2018