Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)
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The Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition (French: chef de la loyale opposition de Sa Majesté) is the leader of Canada's Official Opposition. It is the party possessing the most seats in the House of Commons that is not the governing party or part of the governing coalition.
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Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Chef de la loyale opposition de Sa Majesté | |
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Style | The Honourable |
Residence | Stornoway |
Term length | While leader of the largest party not in government |
Inaugural holder | Alexander Mackenzie |
Formation | March 6, 1873 |
Succession | 14th in order of precedence |
Deputy | Vacant |
Salary | $255,300 (2017)[1] |
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The former interim Leader of the Opposition was Candice Bergen, M.P. since Erin O'Toole's resignation in February 2022. Pierre Poilievre is the current Leader of the Opposition.