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Andrew James Scheer (born May 20, 1979) is a Canadian politician who has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Regina—Qu'Appelle since 2004. Scheer was the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada from 2017 to 2020. He served as the leader of the Official Opposition from 2017 to 2020 and briefly in 2025. He was the 35th speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015.

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Scheer earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in criminology, political science, and history. Elected to represent the Saskatchewan riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle at the age of 25, Scheer was re-elected in 2006, 2008, and 2011 before becoming House speaker at age 32, making him the youngest speaker in the chamber's history. He held the speaker role for the entirety of the 41st Canadian Parliament. Following the Conservatives' defeat in 2015, Scheer launched his campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party, running under the slogan of "Real conservative. Real leader." On May 27, 2017, he was elected leader of the Conservative Party in an upset, narrowly defeating former cabinet minister Maxime Bernier.

Scheer has described himself as focused on economic development, fiscal restraint, and reducing inefficiencies in government. He is a staunch opponent of the federal carbon tax and favours the construction of several pipelines. In the 2019 federal election, the Conservatives under Scheer received a plurality of the popular vote and gained 26 seats, but remained the Official Opposition. On December 12, 2019, following weeks of criticism within the party for the unsuccessful campaign he ran, Scheer abruptly announced he would be resigning as party leader effective upon the election of a new one. He was succeeded as leader on August 24, 2020 by former cabinet minister Erin O'Toole.

He was selected to lead the opposition again after Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his riding in the 2025 federal election; he stepped down after Poilievre was elected in a by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot.

Early life and career

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Scheer was born on May 20, 1979,[1] at the Riverside Hospital[2] in Ottawa, Ontario and was raised in Ottawa. He is the son of Mary Gerarda Therese (née Enright), a nurse, and James D. Scheer,[3][4] a librarian, proofreader with the Ottawa Citizen, and Catholic deacon.[5][6] James was born in the United States, making his son Andrew a U.S. citizen at birth despite being born in Canada.[7] According to a 2019 Maclean's article, Scheer's family earned considerably more than the median income for most Canadian families and he has two sisters.[8] Part of Scheer's family is from Romania and Ireland,[9][10][11] and his paternal grandfather was Jewish.[12] Scheer spent summers during his youth with his maternal grandparents in Mississauga.[13] Scheer graduated from Immaculata High School and received the school's "Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award" in 2012.[14]

Post-secondary education

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In 1998, Scheer began his studies in criminology,[15] political science, and history at the University of Ottawa;[16] he would ultimately graduate in 2008, receiving his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree four years after he was first elected to Parliament.[17] During his earlier university years, Scheer worked on several political campaigns, including the Unite the Right campaign to merge the Progressive Conservative and Reform parties and Preston Manning's campaign to lead the Canadian Alliance. He also worked in the correspondence department of the Office of the leader of the Opposition under Stockwell Day.[5][18] Scheer also worked on Ottawa city councillor Karin Howard's youth advisory committee. In his third year of university, Scheer ran as a school trustee for the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board in the 2000 Ottawa municipal elections[15] but lost to incumbent Kathy Ablett.[19] After meeting his future wife Jill Ryan at the University of Ottawa, Scheer moved to her hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, and continued his studies at the University of Regina, taking some courses for his BA there.[20]

Pre-MP work

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In Regina, Scheer worked as an insurance clerk, a waiter, and an assistant in the constituency office of Canadian Alliance MP Larry Spencer.[5][21][22] In 2005, Scheer's blog as an MP listed that he was an accredited insurance broker,[23] and in 2007 the biography section on Scheer's MP website stated that he passed the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker program in Saskatchewan and started his insurance industry career at Shenher Insurance in Regina.[16] During the 2019 election, when Scheer was Conservative leader, his biography on the party website stated that he had worked as an insurance broker.[24] Upon investigation The Globe and Mail found no evidence that he was ever accredited as an insurance broker.[25] Scheer responded to these claims by maintaining that he received accreditation for general insurance after leaving Shenher Insurance in Regina.[26] As of September 2019, the provincial regulator, Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan, was reviewing the matter.[26]

Political career

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Early years in the House of Commons (2004–2011)

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Scheer was elected at age 25 as a Conservative candidate in the federal election of 2004, in the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle, beating New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Lorne Nystrom by 861 votes.[27] Near the end of the race, Scheer accused Nystrom of being soft on child pornography.[28] Scheer was re-elected in the federal election of 2006, again defeating Nystrom, this time by a margin of 2,740 votes.[29]

In April 2006, during the 39th Canadian Parliament, Scheer was named as assistant deputy chairman of Committees of the Whole, one of three deputy speakers. He also sponsored a bill that would create minimum sentences for those convicted of motor vehicle theft called Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft).[30]

On November 21, 2008, during the 40th Canadian Parliament, he was named deputy speaker of the House of Commons and chairman of Committees of the Whole, succeeding NDP MP Bill Blaikie.[31]

Speaker of the House of Commons (2011–2015)

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When the Conservative Party won a majority at the federal election in 2011, Scheer's experience as deputy speaker led many to consider him the front-runner to be elected speaker of the House of Commons.[32][33] On June 2, 2011, Scheer defeated Denise Savoie, the lone opposition and only woman candidate, in the sixth round of balloting. Scheer became the youngest House speaker in Canadian history.[34] Liberal MPs, who opposed Scheer's candidacy, criticized the NDP for voting for their own party member instead of tipping the balance toward Conservative MP Lee Richardson based on the MPs' beliefs that Scheer was "Harper's Boy".[35]

During his tenure, some individual opposition MPs were critical of some of his decisions. Liberal MP Irwin Cotler questioned his impartiality due to a decision over a robocall incident with Campaign Research (it was reported that Scheer was a client of the firm).[36]

During the 2011 Canadian federal election voter suppression scandal, opposition politicians raised concerns over Scheer's interventions to block questions after The Globe and Mail revealed that his riding association loaned $3,000 to Marty Burke while Burke's campaign was under scrutiny by Elections Canada over the incident.[37]

After 2015

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Scheer was re-elected in the 2015 federal election in which the Conservative government was defeated.[38] He was appointed opposition House leader by leader of the Official Opposition and interim Conservative party leader Rona Ambrose. He thought about running for the position of interim party leader but was dissuaded by fellow caucus MP Chris Warkentin, who pointed out that the interim leader cannot take the permanent position.[39] On September 13, 2016, he announced his resignation as House leader outside a party caucus meeting in Halifax in order to explore a bid for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party.[40]

In 2016, Scheer publicly voiced his support for the UK's decision to vote in favour of Brexit during the referendum.[41] Later in 2018, Scheer tweeted, "I was pro-Brexit before it was cool."[42]

2017 leadership election

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See also: 2017 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election
Leadership campaign logo

On September 28, 2016, Scheer announced his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, saying that he had the support of 32 members of the Conservative caucus.[43][44] On May 27, 2017, Scheer was elected as the second leader of the Conservative Party, beating runner up Maxime Bernier and more than 12 others with 50.95 per cent of the vote through 13 rounds.[45] Bernier later attributed his failure to what he called the "fake conservatives" in the supply management dairy lobby and agricultural sector. Scheer garnered laughs at the annual Press Gallery dinner by joking:[46]

"I certainly don't owe my leadership victory to anybody...", stopping in mid-sentence to take a swig of 2% milk from the carton. "It's a high-quality drink and it's affordable too."

Scheer's campaign for the Conservative leadership was run under the slogan "Real conservative. Real leader."[47] He avoided advocating the social conservative issues that some of the candidates championed, saying that he wanted to "reach a broader audience of Canadians". Positions on which he took a strong stance included scrapping the carbon tax and being "tough on crime".[48] During his political career, Scheer has been compared to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and has been called "Harper with a smile"[49] or "Stephen Harper 2.0".[50][51] Scheer is considered a Blue Tory[52] and is critical of the policies of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, having also been critical of Trudeau's late father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.[53] Scheer considered former prime minister John Diefenbaker and British member of the European Parliament (MEP) Daniel Hannan as political influences.[54] Scheer described U.S. senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio as "strong conservative voices" during the 2016 Manning Center Conference.[55] Unlike other candidates, Scheer's leadership team was focused less on headlines or eye-grabbing policy and more on data and organizing.[56]

During the Conservative leadership race, Scheer stated that he would balance the federal budget within two years of forming government, but his platform on specific reforms to accomplish this was not revealed at that time.[57]

Scheer benefited from the unexpected support of Brad Trost during the leadership race. It was reported that some of Trost supporters contravened the Canada Elections Act and party membership rules by offering incentives to vote. Dimitri Soudas, a former Harper aide, pointed out that it violated election rules and it benefited Scheer's campaign but the ballots had been destroyed so the result stood.[58]

Scheer with his leadership team (Mark Strahl, Alain Rayes, Lisa Raitt, Chris Warkentin, and Candice Bergen) shortly after his leadership victory

Scheer was criticized by opposition politicians for removing his campaign platform after winning the Conservative leadership race.[59][60] Conservative strategists suggested that the ideas proposed by Scheer during the race were not likely to be part of the party's 2019 election platform.[61] It was later revealed in a Dairy Farmers of Canada briefing document after the 2018 Conservative Convention in Halifax that "The powers of the leader are far reaching in preventing policy from being in the party platform. DFC [Dairy Farmers of Canada] has been told by the Leader’s office that he will exercise this power, and that this policy will not be in the Conservative election platform regardless of the outcome at convention".[62]

The day after the election it was revealed that Hamish Marshall, Scheer's campaign manager, was listed as an IT specialist and one of the directors of the far-right news outlet The Rebel Media.[63][64][65] On October 16, 2017, The Globe and Mail asked Scheer if he knew that Marshall worked for the Rebel during the leadership campaign, he responded: "I didn't ask Hamish about every client he had" and then ended the interview. Later, a Conservative spokesperson clarified that Scheer was aware that the Rebel was one of Marshall's many clients, but did not know the specifics.[66][67] The day after, Marshall was named Conservative campaign chair for the 43rd Canadian federal election.[68] On March 21, 2018, in an interview with Macleans, Scheer stated that Marshall and his past relationship with the Rebel should not be conflated with his selection as campaign chair.[69]

Leader of the Conservative Party (2017–2020)

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Scheer in the Large Drawing Room of Rideau Hall being sworn into the Queen's Privy Council for Canada

After the August 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia "Unite the Right" rally, Scheer denounced Rebel News[70] due to its sympathetic coverage of the rally,[71] and stated that he would stop doing interviews with The Rebel Media until its "editorial directions" changed.[72] The following day, Scheer stated that he would not be granting interviews with Rebel going forward in an interview with the National Post.[73]

Scheer and US Ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft, January 2018

On January 4, 2018, Scheer expelled Senator Lynn Beyak from the Conservative caucus, after she refused to remove one of her letters that suggested Indigenous people want to get things for "no effort". He also stated that "Racism will not be tolerated in the Conservative caucus or Conservative Party of Canada".[74] Scheer said that his office was only aware of the letters on 2 January, but Garnet Angeconeb, a residential school survivor, stated that he emailed Scheer and Conservative Senate Leader Larry Smith about them on September 15, 2017, and did not get a response.[75] In response, Beyak said neither Scheer nor anyone from his office contacted her to take down a letter.[76] A senior Conservative source supported Beyak's accusation.[77]

Scheer meeting British Prime Minister Theresa May in London, March 2018

Scheer travelled to the United Kingdom in March 2018 to "lay the groundwork" for a Canada–UK trade agreement, should he become prime minister after the 2019 election.[78] In London, he met with Prime Minister Theresa May, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, and other UK ministers including Liam Fox and Sajid Javid.[79] Scheer's trip faced minor criticism from The Globe and Mail and the Ottawa Citizen. The Citizen editorial commented that the trip was "undiplomatic" and "not statesmanlike", while the Globe editorial pointed out that a Canada–UK trade agreement had already been announced the prior year by Prime Minister Trudeau.[80][81]

Toward the end of March 2018, the Opposition held a filibuster over the government's India trip, which was intended to persuade the governing Liberals to answer questions in the House of Commons about the apparent scandal, and provide open and transparent information to the Canadian public; the filibuster lasted 21 hours costing taxpayers $50,000 per hour in overtime fees.[82][83] It was revealed that a few days before commencing the filibuster to demand information, Scheer's office was offered a briefing by the Privy Council Office regarding the trip. A spokesperson of Scheer's responded to these claims by stating "Has the government offered Andrew a briefing? The answer is 'no'", and "This [is] fake news."[84] A day later, Andrew Scheer called the allegation "completely false" and stated he would accept an offer if it were made to all members of Parliament. It was later revealed that the clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick approached Scheer's chief of staff and Conservative MP Tony Clement to brief Scheer on any information the Privy Council may have. Clement responded that he would not confirm or deny it.[85] A couple of weeks later, Scheer accepted a briefing on the matter.[86]

After the Conservative Convention in August 2018, Scheer denied an allegation that the Dairy Farmers of Canada worked with his office to block a motion to change the party's position on supply management after a page from the briefing book was already made public on Twitter by a Conservative delegate.[62][87]

2019 federal election

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Main article: 2019 Canadian federal election

At the 2019 election, Scheer led the Conservatives to a gain of 26 seats for a total of 121, up from 95 at the time of dissolution.[88] However, they finished 36 seats behind the Liberals despite winning 34.4 per cent of the popular vote to the Liberals' 33.1 per cent, a margin of just over 240,000 votes. It was the first time since 1979 that a party won the most seats without winning the popular vote.[89] It was also the first time since a government took power with less than 35 per cent of the national popular vote since the John A. Macdonald-led Tories in 1867, who had 34.8 per cent.[90]

Much of the Conservatives' plurality was built on large margins in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where they won 70 per cent and 65 per cent of the popular vote, respectively.[91] However, they only won five seats in the suburbs of the Greater Toronto Area and were completely shut out in Toronto itself, in part due to the unpopularity of the provincial Conservative government of Premier Doug Ford.[89][92]

On December 12, 2019, Scheer announced that he would resign as leader of the Conservatives and Official Opposition, staying on until a new leader could be selected.[93] The same day, the Conservative Party confirmed that it had been paying the difference in the cost of private school tuition for Scheer's children in Saskatchewan and the higher cost of tuition in Ottawa—insisting the tuition matter was not the reason for Scheer's resignation.[93]

Post-leadership (2020–present)

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On September 8, 2020, Scheer was announced as the Opposition Critic for Infrastructure & Communities in his successor Erin O'Toole's shadow cabinet.[94] In that role, he sponsored private member Bill C-269 to amend the Fisheries Act to prohibit the deposit of raw sewage in water frequented by fish.[95][96]

On February 2, 2022, Scheer posed for a picture posted on Saskatoon—Grasswood MP Kevin Waugh's Twitter page[97] along with Waugh, Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk, Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan MP Fraser Tolmie, Regina-Lewvan MP Warren Steinley and Sen. Denise Batters standing with the Saskatchewan flag at the Freedom Convoy 2022.[98] The mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, demanded an apology, as he felt the protesters actions are not welcomed and that "MPs and senator in the picture should know better."[98]

He endorsed Pierre Poilievre's campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party in the 2022 Conservative leadership election. On September 13, 2022, Poilievre, as leader of the Conservative Party, appointed Scheer to become Opposition House Leader.

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, as the leader of the opposition must be an incumbent MP.[99] He relinquished the position after Poilievre returned to Parliament by winning a by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot.[100]

Domestic policy positions

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Economy

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Scheer has proposed a tax cut for the lowest income tax bracket. This tax bracket, for income up to $47,630, would be reduced from 15 per cent to 13.75 per cent over the next four years. The Conservatives has stated this tax cut would save the average individual $444 a year, and a two-income couple $850 per year.[101][102][103] Scheer has promised to restore the Children's Fitness Tax Credit, where families can claim $1,000 annually for costs related to fitness or sports. Families with children with disabilities can claim $1,500.[104][105][106] Scheer has stated that he will cancel Canada's $250 million annual contribution to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.[104][105]

Scheer has expressed support for free markets stating that he believes in "a free market where businesses profit by having the best product or service".[107]

Scheer was a major advocate for the removal of the Canadian Wheat Board.[108] Scheer proposed a policy to mandate the inclusion of national flag decals on gas pumps to highlight "Canadian-sourced, ethically produced oil".[109]

Scheer has pledged to repeal the federal carbon tax in order to reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses.[110]

Scheer talking about maternity benefits

Scheer says he wants to make maternity and parental leave less expensive for families. He has promised to make employment insurance for parental and maternity benefits tax-free.[111] He wants to introduce a tax credit to families who send their children to private schools. Scheer also proposes raising the limit on how much employment income a parent can earn each week while on leave. He has vowed to remove HST/GST from home heating bills and lower business taxes.[112][113] In February 2018 Scheer introduced a private member bill, the second of his career. Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit), or as he titled it the Supporting New Parents Act, would create a new tax credit intended to offset federal taxes owing on benefits received from maternity and parental leave.[114] The parliamentary budget office found out that the credit would cost $607.6 million in lost revenue and would rise incrementally each year for the next five years.[115]

During the 2019 Canadian federal election, Scheer proposed he would legislate that corporate takeovers by foreign state-owned enterprises be subject to a national-security review.[116]

Education

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Scheer promised to increase the federal government's contribution to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), increasing it from 20 per cent to 30 per cent annually up to $2,500. He added that low-income families would receive 50 per cent on the first $500 invested instead of the current 40 per cent.[117][118] He has also promised to revive the Children's Arts and Learning Tax Credit, where families can claim $500 per child for extracurricular arts or education programs, and families with children with disabilities are eligible to claim $1,000 per child.[104][106]

Environment

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Scheer has described his opposition to a federally-imposed carbon tax. He has said that if he is to form government, he will act to repeal any elements of a plan to implement a carbon tax enacted by the Trudeau government.[109]

Scheer presenting his proposed Green Public Transit Tax Credit in Mississauga, September 2019

Scheer has proposed to restore the public transit tax credit, which the party says is part of its environment plan. The Green Public Transit Tax Credit, would refund transit users a 15 per cent credit on their taxes of the cost of a fare pass.[119][120] Scheer has also promised to implement a Green Home Tax Credit, where homeowners could claim a 20 per cent refundable tax credit for spending between $1,000 and $20,000 on energy-efficient home renovations.[121][122] The Conservative climate plan also promises a $250 million investment in a "green technology and innovation fund," that would leverage public and private funds to help green tech companies and entrepreneurs secure capital.[123][124]

In October 2016, Scheer voted against the ratification of the Paris Agreement.[125] However, he voted to reaffirm Canadian ratification on the Paris Agreement in June 2017. Pundits argued that his June 2017 vote was used as a way to avoid accusations comparing him to U.S. President Donald Trump, who pulled the United States out of the accord, a few days earlier.[126][127][128]

Scheer told Le Soleil that he does not support a "war on cars" when supporting a tunnel between Quebec City and Levis.[129]

Firearms

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Scheer pledged that a Conservative government would extend the period of background checks to an individual's entire life instead of the current system of five years.[130] He opposes a long-gun registry, opposes a proposed ban on handgun ownership, and has pledged to repeal the new regulations in the Liberal government's Bill C-71.[131] Scheer has proposed to introduce legislation that classifies firearms, instead of giving the authority to cabinet or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).[132]

Immigration

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Scheer wants to prioritize helping those he considers the most vulnerable refugees, namely religious minorities like Christians in the Middle East who face death for conversion away from Islam.[111] He prefers to help refugees integrate through private sponsorship instead of government sponsorship. He contends that the refugees who are currently struggling to find housing, jobs and language training do so because of the Liberal Party "using a devastating tragedy for political purposes".[133]

In 2018, Scheer opposed the Global Compact for Migration.[134]

Quebec

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Scheer attending Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day festivities in Pont-Rouge, Quebec

On February 8, 2018, Scheer expressed good will towards opening the constitution in support of then-premier Philippe Couillard's proposal based around five conditions which were: the codification of a distinct society; limits on federal spending power; while guaranteeing representation on the Supreme Court; a constitutional veto right; and increased control over immigration to Quebec in the constitution.[135] In May 2018, Scheer promised to advocate for a robust Quebec nationalism, and to give Quebec more control over immigration and culture as well as collecting then transferring their federal income tax.[136][137]

On March 28, 2018, The Journal de Montréal revealed that Scheer's personal website was offered in English only. After the publication of the article, a French version of the site was created.[138]

In August 2018 Scheer defended a woman with links to anti-immigration activist groups such as the Front Patriotique du Quebec and the Storm Alliance after Justin Trudeau denounced her questions.[139]

Senate

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Scheer opposes the non-partisan senate and has suggested that he would appoint people to the Senate "who share my goal of lowering taxes and growing the private sector". He also said "they would be Conservative senators who would implement the conservative vision for Canada".[140]

On September 16, 2017, Scheer criticized Senator Lynn Beyak following her comments about Indigenous people. He stated that any decision to remove her would be made by the leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, Larry Smith.[141] Beyak was eventually expelled from the caucus on January 4, 2018.[142] Scheer has encouraged the Senate Conservative Caucus to block the passage of the Cannabis Act.[143]

Social Issues

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Scheer is considered pro-life by the Campaign Life Coalition and "has an impeccable pro-life voting record" in the House of Commons.[144][145] He has said that he will respect the Conservative Party's official policy on abortion, which currently states, "A Conservative government will not support any legislation to regulate abortion".[146] Scheer reiterated his stance on abortion during a 2017 CBC News interview, stating that he still considers himself pro-life, but would not reopen the issue if he were prime minister.[147] In 2008, he was disappointed when the Order of Canada was given to Henry Morgentaler, and annoyed that his award came on Canada Day.[148] In 2018, Scheer accused the Liberal government of "imposing" the prime minister's views on upholding "women's rights and women's reproductive rights" when faith groups are applying for funding for summer jobs programs.[149]

Scheer voted against Bill C-14, which allows practitioners to assist in the suicide of mentally competent adults with "enduring and intolerable suffering" in cases where death is "reasonably foreseeable".[150][144]

Scheer was critical of Justin Trudeau's endorsement of comments made by Governor General Julie Payette on questioning people who support creationism stating that millions were "offended" by her comments.[151][152][153][154][155]

Scheer has promised that universities or colleges "that do not foster a culture of free speech and inquiry on campus" will not receive federal funding under his government, though after University of Toronto said it would not open space on its campus for an event hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, he stated "I respect the right for universities to determine which outside groups they give a platform to. And so that's within their purview" and that his policy would be based on "an objective set of criteria".[111][156] When asked by cabinet member Kirsty Duncan if a school like St. Paul University blocking a film on abortion would fit in his criteria, Scheer said no.[157][158]

During the 2004 election campaign, Scheer opposed same-sex marriage.[159] As an individual MP, he publicly voiced his opposition in the House of Commons debate against recognizing same-sex marriage and voted in favour of a 2006 motion to reopen debate on the issue.[144] Scheer has stated that, as leader of the Conservative caucus – where there is no consensus on the issue – he will not try to reopen the debate on same-sex marriage.[146][160][161] In 2016, Scheer supported the removal of "traditional definition of marriage" from the conservative party policy book.[162]

In 2005, Scheer defended Bishop Fred Henry's statements against the legalization of same-sex marriage,[163] stating "to think that a Catholic bishop must answer to a civil authority over matters of faith is abominable. It is abhorrent to me, to other Catholics and to every member of every faith community."[161]

Changes to the national anthem

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Scheer voted against Bill C-210, which altered the lyrics of the national anthem to a gender-neutral form. When asked about his vote, he expressed disappointment on the bill's passing in 2016 and stated that he would sing the old version until the law received royal assent, which was the day after his comments.[164]

Gender

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Scheer describes himself as a feminist and advocates for a gender-diverse senior team stating, "I think the core of that is to recognize the fundamental equality between men and women."[165]

On January 31, 2018, Scheer was asked if he had ever acted inappropriately in the past, in which he responded by "No", and "A good friend of mine when I first got elected said nothing good happens in Ottawa after 8:00pm and I've tried to live by that rule."[166]

On misconduct of candidates for office

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After it was revealed that the 2015 Conservative campaign team knew about sexual misconduct allegations against former Conservative MP Rick Dykstra, Scheer responded by stating he could not speak to "decisions made by past campaign teams". However, after Conservative MPs Maxime Bernier and Brad Trost called for an investigation into the party's handling of Dykstra's candidacy while Michelle Rempel criticized the party's decision, Scheer called for a third-party investigation on January 31, 2018.[166] On February 6, 2018, Scheer declined to comment on the fate of those involved in the mishandling of the allegations against Dykstra during the 2015 election or say whether those involved remain welcome into the party.[167]

Recreational drugs

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Scheer speaking with members of the Cedars Society, an organization that promotes recovery from drug addiction

When asked about his stance on Canada's potential legalization of marijuana in April 2017, he said though he is not in favour of the motion, "I am very realistic, and once it's legal in a short period of time there's going to be a lot of people that work for companies that distribute it ... so we have to be very realistic as a party."[168] During the Chicoutimi—Le Fjord by-election, Scheer stated that he is opposed to the pending legalization of marijuana and made it an issue during the campaign.[169] In an interview with Tout le Monde en Parle in May 2018, Scheer admitted that he had smoked marijuana when he was younger, but reinforced his opposition to the bill, and would not rule out the possibility to re-criminalize marijuana if he wins the election.[170][171] However, in October 2018, Scheer stated that the Conservatives would not re-criminalize marijuana, noting how the Conservative Party "recognize the reality," of legal cannabis, and "do not intend to go back and make marijuana illegal again."[172]

In the leadership race, Scheer accused Justin Trudeau of wanting to legalize heroin.[173] He has also accused Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor on Twitter of trying to "legalize" hard drugs which he corrected to "decriminalize".[174][175] Scheer is critical of safe-injection sites arguing that "the government makes it quote unquote safer to inject illicit drugs".[176] During the 2019 election, Scheer defended Conservative ads targeted at Chinese-Canadians that falsely claimed that the Liberals were planning to legalize all drugs.[177]

Foreign policy positions

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China

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Scheer says he would not pursue a free trade agreement with China if he were prime minister, and he would ban Huawei from Canada's 5G network.[178] He has criticized the Liberals for not ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership quickly enough.[179]

Israel

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Scheer with a banner that states the Conservatives' position on the status of Jerusalem, during the UJA Federation march in Toronto, May 2018

In December 2017, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Scheer did not take a public position. However, on February 26, 2018, Scheer stated that a Conservative government – if elected in 2019 – would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.[180][181]

Scheer tweeted in May 2018 that he was "praying for the safety of the soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces and all Israelis tonight as they face missile attacks".[182]

Saudi Arabia

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After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told CTV's "Question Period" that the government was examining means to block shipment of Canadian-built light-armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia in protest of the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Scheer stated that he firmly opposed any such move by the Liberal government. The arms sale to Saudi Arabia was brokered by the former Conservative government.[183] Scheer has stated that Canada should ban the import of oil from Saudi Arabia due to human rights and environmental concerns.[184] In 2018 Scheer demanded that the gender-based analysis requirement imposed on Canadian pipeline projects by the Liberal government be instead applied to oil imported from Saudi Arabia.[185]

Ukraine

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Scheer at a Ukraine Independence Day festival in Toronto, holding up a t-shirt that reads "Crimea is Ukraine"

Scheer was one of thirteen Canadians banned from travelling to Russia under retaliatory sanctions imposed by President Vladimir Putin in March 2014.[186] Scheer supported sending peacekeepers to the Russian-Ukrainian border believing that "the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be a priority for Canada's government on the international stage."[187]

Personal life

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Scheer and his family in September 2018

Scheer married Jill Ryan at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina in 2003.[188] The couple have five children together.[189][190] Scheer is a practising Catholic who attends Sunday mass and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus.[159][191] His children attend a private faith-based school.[192] According to Global News, "Scheer’s French is passable, but he’s not fluently bilingual."[111]

Scheer is a hunter and firearm owner.[193] A gridiron football fan, Scheer supports the Seattle Seahawks and Saskatchewan Roughriders; his brother-in-law is professional football player Jon Ryan.[194][195] Another of his wife's brothers, Steve Ryan, ran for the Saskatchewan NDP in the 2007 and 2011 provincial elections.[196]

When he was speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015, he lived at the official residence, called the Farm, in the Gatineau Hills. When he was the leader of the Opposition, he lived in the Stornoway.

Dual citizenship

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Scheer is a dual citizen, holding Canadian and U.S. citizenship, which he obtained through his American-born father.[197][198] Scheer confirmed that he has filed U.S. tax returns and the party verified that he is registered for the draft under the U.S. Selective Service System, which is a list of individuals who can be conscripted into the U.S. military in the event of a national emergency.[199] Scheer denied that he had been hiding this information, but rather stated that he had never been asked about his dual citizenship, nor about having an American-born parent, before the information was revealed by The Globe and Mail during the 2019 federal election campaign.[197][198] During the election campaign he indicated that he was in the process of renouncing his American citizenship,[200] but following the campaign in May 2020, he announced that he no longer plans to renounce his American citizenship, as he will not be prime minister.[201]

Honours

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Electoral record

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Federal

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2025 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 27,024 64 +2.1
Liberal Rahima Mian 11,391 27 +16.9
New Democratic Chris Simmie 3,388 8 -12.9
People's Dionne Fehler 441 1 -4.1
Total valid votes/expense limit 42,244 99.2
Total rejected ballots 324 0.8
Turnout 42,568 65.8
Eligible voters 64,777
Conservative hold Swing +2.1
Source: Elections Canada[202]
2021 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 20,400 61.9 -1.2 $91,531.28
New Democratic Annaliese Bos 6,879 20.9 +1.1 $2,979.46
Liberal Cecilia Melanson 3,344 10.1 -1.6 $2,031.08
People's Andrew Yubeta 1,668 5.1 +3.8 $4,045.00
Green Naomi Hunter 668 2.0 -1.3 $9,007.92
Total valid votes/expense limit 32,959 99.2 – $106,873.27
Total rejected ballots 254 0.8
Turnout 33,213 60.0
Eligible voters 55,401
Conservative hold Swing -1.2
Source: Elections Canada[203]
2019 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 24,463 63.12 +18.42 $51,267.61
New Democratic Ray Aldinger 7,685 19.83 -10.38 $2,559.68
Liberal Jordan Ames-Sinclair 4,543 11.72 -11.06 $8,859.46
Green Dale Dewar 1,282 3.31 +1.00 $4,459.24
People's Tracey Sparrowhawk 513 1.32 – none listed
Libertarian James Plummer 116 0.30 – $3.05
Independent Kieran Szuchewycz 78 0.20 – $0.00
Rhinoceros Éric Normand 75 0.19 – none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 38,755 99.17 – $103,664.70
Total rejected ballots 323 0.83 +0.41
Turnout 38,078 69.27 +0.99
Eligible voters 56,412
Conservative hold Swing +14.40
Source: Elections Canada[204][205]
2015 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 16,486 44.70 -8.49 $118,170.22
New Democratic Nial Kuyek 11,144 30.21 -8.44 $65,386.08
Liberal Della Anaquod 8,401 22.78 +18.02 $21,967.01
Green Greg Chatterson 852 2.31 -0.67 $3,114.91
Total valid votes/expense limit 36,883 99.59   $202,239.34
Total rejected ballots 152 0.41 –
Turnout 37,035 68.28 –
Eligible voters 54,240
Conservative hold Swing -0.03
Source: Elections Canada[206][207]
2011 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 15,896 53.5 +1.8 $78,726
New Democratic Fred Clipsham 11,419 38.4 +6.3 $63,800
Liberal Jackie Miller 1,400 4.7 -5.8 $15,991
Green Greg Chatterson 879 3.0 -2.8 $9,100
Independent Jeff Breti 127 0.4 – $18,116
Total valid votes/expense limit 29,721 100.0   $81,793
Total rejected ballots 97 0.3 0.0
Turnout 29,818 61.7 +4
Eligible voters 48,300 – –
Conservative hold Swing -2.25
2008 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 14,068 51.7 +10.4 $78,480
New Democratic Janice Bernier 8,699 32.1 -0.3 $44,446
Liberal Rod Flaman 2,809 10.5 -12.7 $17,222
Green Greg Chatterson 1,556 5.8 +2.5 $8,194
Total valid votes/expense limit 27,135 100.0   $78,949
Total rejected ballots 81 0.3 0.0
Turnout 27,213 57 -7
Conservative hold Swing +5.35
2006 Canadian federal election: Regina—Qu'Appelle
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Andrew Scheer 12,753 41.3 +5.5 $71,773
New Democratic Lorne Nystrom 10,041 32.4 -0.3 $50,501
Liberal Allyce Herle 7,134 23.1 -4.7 $68,287
Green Brett Dolter 1,016 3.3 +1.0 $545
Total valid votes 30,944 100.0   –
Total rejected ballots 93 0.3 0.0
Turnout 31,037 64 +8
Conservative hold Swing +2.90

Municipal

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2000 Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board election: Zone 9 (River/Capital)
Candidate Votes %
Kathy Ablett 2,151 46.97
Catherine Maguire-Urban 1,609 35.13
Andrew Scheer 820 17.90
Source:[208]

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Andrew James Scheer PC MP (born May 20, 1979) is a Canadian politician who has represented the constituency of Regina—Qu'Appelle in the since 2004. He served as Speaker of the from 2011 to 2015, becoming the youngest individual to hold the position in Canadian history at age 32. Scheer led the and the Official Opposition from 2017 to 2020, guiding the party through the 2019 federal election where it secured the popular vote but failed to form government, resulting in a minority Liberal victory. His tenure as leader concluded with his resignation in December 2019, prompted by party infighting, electoral shortcomings despite favorable polling against , and scrutiny over personal matters including the use of party funds for family private school fees and prior U.S. citizenship inherited from his father. Currently, Scheer serves as House Leader of the Official Opposition under party leader . A University of Ottawa-educated lawyer with roots in conservative politics, Scheer is known for advocating , resource development, and traditional social values, though his leadership faced criticism for lacking a compelling vision to differentiate from Liberal policies.

Early Life and Education

Family Background and Upbringing

Andrew Scheer was born on May 20, 1979, in , , to James (Jim) Scheer and . His father, born in the United States, worked as a proofreader, researcher, and librarian at the from 1971 to 2008, and also served as a Catholic . Scheer's mother was a pediatric nurse. The family maintained a frugal, middle-class despite stable parental employment, with Scheer as the second child among siblings. Raised in , Scheer grew up in a Catholic household influenced by his father's dual roles in support and , as well as the family's distant Romanian heritage, which his father researched. As a child, he delivered newspapers on a and absorbed knowledge of global events, such as the fall of , through his father's work at the . His mother's career emphasized practical caregiving, contributing to a grounded family environment focused on and community involvement. Scheer's early exposure to these elements shaped his formative years in the capital city, where he attended local schools before pursuing post-secondary education.

Post-Secondary Education

Scheer enrolled at the in 1998 to pursue undergraduate studies. He focused on history, , and , completing a degree in these fields. Some biographical profiles have listed the in connection with Scheer's education, leading to claims of during scrutiny over his U.S. in 2019; however, the degree was conferred by the . Scheer did not pursue further post-secondary degrees, transitioning instead to political involvement shortly after graduation.

Early Career and Entry into Politics

Professional Work Before Politics

Prior to entering elected politics, Andrew Scheer's professional experience in the was limited. After completing his at the in 2000, he moved to , where he took a position as an insurance clerk at Shenher Insurance Brokers, a family-owned firm. This role lasted approximately six to seven months, from spring to fall 2003. Scheer has described this employment as work as an , but Saskatchewan regulatory records confirm he was never licensed to sell independently, having completed only one of four required courses for broker accreditation through the Insurance Brokers Association of . His duties at the firm involved clerical tasks rather than brokering policies, as verified by the company's principal, Mike Shenher, who hired him following Scheer's involvement in Shenher's unsuccessful 2003 provincial campaign. No other substantive non-political employment is documented in prior to his 2004 federal election bid.

Municipal Political Involvement

Prior to his election to the federal Parliament, Andrew Scheer did not hold any elected municipal office or engage in formal municipal political roles in , where he resided after university. His early political experience was instead centered on federal and party-level activities, including serving as a youth coordinator at the Reform Party's 1998 United Alternative convention aimed at unifying right-wing forces, followed by employment as a constituency assistant to Saskatchewan MP Larry Spencer. Scheer also worked briefly as an insurance clerk and waiter in Regina during this period, but these positions were non-political. This background positioned him for a rapid entry into federal , culminating in his successful campaign for the Regina—Qu'Appelle riding on June 28, 2004, at the age of 25, without prior experience.

Federal Parliamentary Career

Initial Elections and Early Roles (2004–2011)

Scheer was elected to represent the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle in the House of Commons during the federal general election held on June 28, 2004, securing 10,012 votes, or 35.8 percent of the popular vote, as the Conservative Party candidate. This victory marked his entry into federal politics at age 25, making him one of the youngest members of the 38th Parliament. During his initial term, Scheer participated in parliamentary proceedings as a backbench Conservative MP, focusing on issues relevant to his Saskatchewan constituency, including agriculture and resource development, though specific committee assignments in the early years were limited to procedural and scrutiny roles. Scheer was re-elected in the , 2006, federal election, capturing a larger share of the vote amid the Conservative formation. In this parliament, he took on enhanced procedural responsibilities, serving as Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole from October 18, 2007, to September 7, 2008, a non-partisan role involving oversight of debates and maintaining order during committee stages. This position highlighted his early aptitude for , drawing on his prior experience as a constituency assistant and municipal involvement. Following the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Scheer again retained his seat with increased margins reflecting Conservative gains in , he advanced to Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole on November 21, 2008, a role he held until June 1, 2011. In this capacity, Scheer managed the House's committee-of-the-whole sessions, enforced rules impartially, and contributed to the chamber's deliberative processes during the 40th Parliament, earning recognition for fairness in rulings despite the context. These roles positioned him as a rising figure in Conservative procedural expertise, setting the stage for his later election as Speaker.

Tenure as Speaker of the House of Commons (2011–2015)

Andrew Scheer was elected Speaker of the on June 2, 2011, at the opening of the 41st Parliament, following the Conservative Party's majority victory in the May 2011 federal election. At 32 years old, he became the youngest person ever to hold the position, selected after six rounds of voting among MPs, defeating seven other candidates including Liberal incumbent Peter Milliken's successor hopefuls. In this non-partisan role, Scheer presided over House proceedings, enforced procedural rules, ruled on points of order, and managed debates during a period of Conservative legislative dominance, including the passage of bills on crime, , and . He issued 101 recorded decisions on over the term, contributing to precedents on matters such as conduct and committee operations. A key ruling in October 2013 affirmed MPs' to speak unscripted in the House and during , rejecting attempts to impose party-line scripting on substantive content while upholding relevance requirements. This decision emphasized individual over caucus discipline, drawing on historical precedents to balance party organization with MPs' independence. Scheer's speakership emphasized impartiality amid opposition challenges to government bills and tactics, such as filibusters on and access-to-information measures. He undertook official international engagements, including a January 2015 visit to the to discuss parliamentary governance and administrative reforms with counterparts. His term concluded on December 2, 2015, with the of ahead of the federal election called by Prime Minister , after which Scheer was re-elected as MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle but the Conservatives lost their majority, ending his speakership.

Opposition Activities (2015–2017)

Following the October 19, 2015 federal election, in which the Liberal Party under secured a , was selected as interim leader of the Official Opposition on October 23, 2015, and she appointed Scheer as House Leader of the Official Opposition on November 18, 2015, with the role effective December 3, 2015, upon the House of Commons' return from election recess. In this position, Scheer managed the Conservative caucus's daily parliamentary operations, including strategy for , bill scrutiny, motions, and procedural maneuvers to challenge government initiatives, drawing on his prior experience as Speaker to navigate House rules effectively. Scheer led opposition efforts against key Liberal legislation, notably raising a question of privilege on April 14, 2016, alleging that media reports had prematurely disclosed detailed contents of Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying, prior to its formal tabling, which he argued undermined parliamentary confidentiality and privilege. The Conservatives under his coordination extended debates on the bill, contributing to prolonged scrutiny before its passage and royal assent on June 17, 2016, with Scheer voting against the final version due to concerns over its scope for mentally competent adults in enduring suffering. On fiscal matters, Scheer criticized the Liberal government's March 2016 budget preview for prioritizing and over private-sector drivers of growth, asserting it addressed economic symptoms—such as sluggish recovery—without tackling root causes like regulatory burdens and resource development barriers. He also contested Liberal claims of inheriting a deficit from the prior Conservative administration, highlighting projections of a small surplus in fiscal updates released before the election, and warned that unchecked deficits risked long-term debt accumulation without corresponding productivity gains. Scheer resigned as House Leader on September 28, 2016, to enter the Conservative Party leadership , but continued as a backbench MP critiquing Liberal policies through public statements and House interventions until his as on May 27, 2017. During this transition period, his activities emphasized opposition to emerging Liberal proposals, including calls for fiscal restraint amid rising deficits reported in subsequent updates.

Conservative Leadership Contest (2017)

Following the Conservative Party's defeat in the 2015 federal election, party leader Stephen Harper resigned, prompting a leadership contest to select his successor. The race officially began in early 2016, with candidates required to collect signatures from at least 3,000 party members across a minimum of 20 electoral districts and raise $300,000 in donations. Andrew Scheer, then the MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle and former Speaker of the House of Commons, announced his candidacy on September 16, 2016, positioning himself as a pragmatic conservative focused on economic growth, family values, and opposition to the Liberal government's carbon pricing policy. The contest attracted 13 candidates, including prominent figures such as , Kellie Leitch, , , and , who represented a spectrum of ideological positions from libertarian to more interventionist . Scheer's campaign emphasized unity within the party, criticizing divisive supply policies favored by some rivals and advocating for balanced budgets, tax reductions, and to stimulate job creation. He avoided reopening debates on social issues like abortion and same-sex marriage, despite his personal pro-life stance, to appeal to a broader base. Fundraising data showed Scheer raising significant funds, though trailing Bernier in the final sprint, with contributions reported to . The leadership vote occurred on May 27, 2017, at a convention in , utilizing a preferential system where party members ranked via mail-in or online ballots, with votes redistributed in successive rounds until a achieved a . Approximately 141,000 members participated. After 13 ballots, Scheer emerged victorious over Bernier, securing 60.2% of the points on the final ballot, reflecting strong support from provinces and social conservatives, though the popular vote margin was narrower at 62,593 to 55,544. His win was described as an upset, given Bernier's early frontrunner status and more defined policy contrasts. Scheer delivered his victory speech that evening, pledging to hold accountable and restore Conservative principles of fiscal responsibility and individual freedoms.

Leadership of the Conservative Party (2017–2019)

Andrew Scheer was elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on May 27, 2017, securing victory on the thirteenth ballot with 50.95% of the vote, narrowly defeating Maxime Bernier who received 48.85%. The leadership contest, which involved 14 candidates initially, highlighted divisions within the party between social conservatives and libertarians, but Scheer's win, supported by a coalition of grassroots members, helped unify the party ahead of the next federal election. As leader of the Official Opposition, Scheer positioned the party against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policies, particularly criticizing the federal carbon pricing framework as economically harmful and ineffective at reducing emissions. He pledged to repeal the carbon tax upon taking office, arguing it raised costs for consumers without delivering environmental benefits, and advocated for technology-based solutions to meet Paris Agreement targets. Scheer also championed the energy sector, supporting pipeline development to boost economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign oil, opposing regulatory hurdles that delayed projects like Trans Mountain. Under Scheer's leadership, the Conservatives expanded their parliamentary presence in the October 21, 2019, federal election, increasing from 99 seats in to 121 seats while securing 34.4% of the popular vote compared to the Liberals' 33.1%. Despite these gains and capitalizing on Liberal scandals such as SNC-Lavalin and 's ethics violations, the party failed to form government, leading to internal discontent over Scheer's strategic decisions and perceived lack of charisma in countering . Scheer resigned as leader on December 12, , stating the role demanded more time than he could devote to his family, though reports indicated pressure from party executives amid revelations of using party funds for personal expenses, including his children's education, and ongoing questions about his personal background. He remained in the position until his successor was selected, having stabilized the party post-leadership race and prevented a significant vote split from Bernier's .

2019 Federal Election and Resignation

The 2019 federal election campaign saw Andrew Scheer position the Conservative Party as focused on economic relief for Canadians, promising to lower taxes, eliminate the , balance the federal budget within five years, and invest in infrastructure and childcare through tax credits rather than new spending programs. Scheer's platform emphasized , criticizing the Liberal government's deficits and scandals, including the and images of in , while advocating for pipeline approvals and reduced regulatory burdens on energy sectors. Despite these efforts, the campaign faced challenges from Scheer's perceived similarities to Trudeau on issues like supply management and , which limited voter mobilization in key urban ridings, and personal controversies such as his dual Canadian-American citizenship, which he renounced in September 2019 after initial reluctance to disclose it fully. The occurred on October 21, 2019, resulting in a Liberal under , with the party securing 157 seats on 33.12% of the popular vote, while the Conservatives gained 121 seats on 34.34%—winning the national popular vote for the second consecutive but falling short due to the first-past-the-post system's bias toward concentrated urban support for Liberals and NDP. Scheer retained his Regina—Qu'Appelle seat for a sixth term, receiving over 70% of the vote in his riding. Post-election analysis attributed the Conservatives' seat shortfall to failures in , where gains fragmented the anti-Liberal vote, and in Ontario suburbs, despite polling leads earlier in the year; Scheer publicly expressed disappointment over the Liberal victory but committed to holding the government accountable from opposition. Following the defeat, internal party criticism mounted against Scheer for not capitalizing on Trudeau's vulnerabilities, with caucus members citing weak messaging on policy and as alienating moderate voters. On December 12, 2019, Scheer announced his as and during a point of personal privilege in the , stating it was necessary to provide an "unfettered, unified" path forward for the party amid ongoing divisions. The decision came shortly after reports emerged of alleged misuse of party funds for his children's tuition—claims the party disputed and Scheer's office denied as the primary cause, insisting the resignation stemmed from the election loss and leadership challenges rather than the financial allegations, which were under review but did not result in formal charges. Scheer remained as an independent Conservative MP until a leadership transition, with interim leader appointed briefly before the next contest.

Backbench Role and Recent Parliamentary Work (2019–Present)

Following his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party on December 12, 2019, Scheer continued to serve as Leader of the Official Opposition in the until the election of as party leader on August 28, 2020. During this transitional period, he led Conservative responses in parliamentary proceedings amid the ongoing . From late 2020 until early 2025, Scheer returned to the backbenches as a private member representing Regina—Qu'Appelle, focusing on constituency issues such as economic pressures in Saskatchewan's and energy sectors, while participating in debates and introducing private member's bills. He sponsored Bill C-253 to amend the Act for greater transparency in , Bill C-269 to prohibit the discharge of raw sewage into Canadian waters under the Fisheries Act, and Bill C-394 to establish a tax credit aimed at supporting families with young children. In debates, Scheer criticized government policies on crime, which he noted had risen 130% under Liberal reforms, and addressed international concerns including the in by . He also voted in favor of opposition motions opposing and food taxation increases. On May 6, 2025, following the federal election in which Conservative leader lost his seat in Carleton, the Conservative caucus selected Scheer to serve as interim and Leader of the Official Opposition, enabling the party to function in the while Poilievre sought re-entry via . In this role, starting with the session's resumption on May 26, Scheer has led inquiries, including challenges to the on delayed budgets and unfulfilled revenue promises, and contributed to the passage of a Conservative amendment to the on June 4, 2025. As of October 2025, Scheer continues to advocate Conservative priorities, such as auditing the and opposing expansions of gas-powered vehicle bans.

Policy Positions

Economic and Fiscal Policies

During his leadership of the Conservative Party from 2017 to 2020, Andrew Scheer emphasized fiscal restraint and economic policies aimed at reducing taxes, eliminating deficits, and fostering job growth through and resource sector support. He positioned these measures as countering the Liberal government's accumulation of over $600 billion in federal debt since 2015, advocating instead for a return to pre-2015 fiscal discipline that included balanced budgets under prior Conservative administrations. Scheer's 2019 election platform committed to balancing the federal operating budget within five years, projecting a $23 billion deficit in the first under a Conservative but achieving surpluses thereafter by limiting spending growth to 1.5% annually while exempting transfer payments to provinces and core services from cuts. This approach relied on identifying $4.2 billion in annual savings from efficiencies, such as reducing and waste, without specifying detailed departmental reductions beyond broad pledges. On taxation, Scheer proposed lowering the federal income tax rate on the first —covering income up to $47,630—from 15% to 12.75%, which he claimed would deliver an average annual saving of $840 for a of four. Additional tax relief included expanding credits for children's activities, supports, and volunteer firefighters, totaling over $15 billion in cuts over five years, funded partly by reallocating revenues from eliminated programs like the carbon rebate system. Scheer vowed to repeal the federal entirely, criticizing it as an inflationary burden that would rise to $170 per tonne by 2030 under Liberal plans, equivalent to a fivefold increase from initial levels, without commensurate emissions reductions as verified by the Parliamentary Budget Officer. He argued this repeal would lower prices by 11.6 cents per immediately and support broader economic competitiveness by avoiding what he described as a punitive levy on energy-intensive industries. These policies aligned with Scheer's broader advocacy for free-market principles, including expediting approvals to unlock private in projects, which he projected could generate 500,000 jobs over a decade through an east-west trade corridor. Critics from think tanks noted potential risks to fiscal targets if fell short of assumptions, but Scheer maintained that deficit elimination required rejecting ongoing Liberal-style spending, which had doubled the national in four years.

Energy and Environmental Stances

Scheer has consistently advocated for expanding Canada's sector, emphasizing the development of oil and resources as essential for and . In May 2019, he pledged that a Conservative government would achieve by 2030 through measures including the repeal of federal restrictions and oil shipping bans then under consideration in the . He supported the construction of multiple pipelines, including efforts to revive the Northern Gateway project, arguing that such infrastructure would create jobs and reduce reliance on foreign imports. A cornerstone of Scheer's was the proposed National Energy Corridor, announced on September 28, 2019, which aimed to establish a coast-to-coast network for transporting natural resources like oil, gas, and minerals via pipelines, rail, and transmission lines. This initiative sought to streamline regulatory approvals and foster private-sector investment, positioning as a global energy superpower while generating prosperity across provinces. Scheer criticized federal policies under the Liberal government for hindering energy projects through excessive regulation, such as Bill C-69, which he promised to repeal to expedite approvals. On environmental matters, Scheer rejected a national , vowing to eliminate it upon taking office and replace it with incentives for green technology innovation rather than punitive pricing mechanisms. His June 19, 2019, climate plan committed to meeting Canada's emissions targets through investments in research, development, and deployment of low-emission technologies, including requirements for major emitters to offset emissions via such funding rather than taxes. The plan prioritized market-driven solutions like , electric vehicle incentives, and regulatory reforms to reduce emissions without raising consumer costs, though critics from environmental groups argued it lacked enforceable targets and relied excessively on unproven technologies. In 2025, as a backbench MP, Scheer continued opposing emissions caps on oil production, warning they would deter investment and pipeline development, echoing his long-held view that regulatory barriers, not resource extraction itself, undermine both environmental progress and economic viability.

Social and Cultural Issues

Andrew Scheer has consistently described himself as holding personally conservative views on social issues, influenced by his Catholic faith, while emphasizing that a Conservative under his would not seek to alter existing laws on matters such as and . He maintained that these topics should remain settled parliamentary business, with free votes allowed for MPs on issues, but no party-driven legislative changes. On abortion, Scheer stated in October 2019 that he is "personally pro-life," viewing the procedure as inconsistent with his beliefs, but pledged that he would neither introduce nor support bills to reopen the or restrict access if . This position aligned with his 2017 campaign assurances, where he reiterated pro-life convictions but committed to upholding current legal frameworks without interference. Despite this, individual Conservative MPs under his proposed private members' bills related to in 2020, which Scheer did not block, though he voted against motions attempting to relitigate the issue. Regarding same-sex marriage, Scheer opposed its legalization in a 2005 parliamentary speech, arguing that it lacked the "inherent" procreative quality of traditional unions and raised concerns for religious freedoms. By , as party leader, he supported amending the Conservative Party constitution to remove language opposing same-sex marriage and affirmed he would uphold the law as it stood, without reopening the issue. In August 2019, he clarified that while his personal views remained rooted in traditional definitions, a Scheer government would defend the legal status quo. Scheer advocated policies supporting formation, including a 2019 proposal to make Employment Insurance maternity and parental benefits tax-free, potentially saving a with a $50,000 earner up to $4,000 over 12 months of leave. This measure, detailed in Conservative Party documents, aimed to reduce financial burdens on new parents and encourage extended time at home with infants. On medical assistance in dying (MAiD), he indicated in 2019 that he would appeal a court ruling expanding eligibility to the to ensure legal clarity, while respecting judicial outcomes.

Foreign Policy and National Security

During his tenure as Conservative Party leader, Andrew Scheer emphasized a foreign policy rooted in strengthening military alliances, prioritizing national interests, and confronting authoritarian regimes, contrasting sharply with what he described as the Liberal government's ineffective and appeasement-oriented approach. In a May 7, 2019, speech in , Scheer pledged to relocate Canada's embassy in from to , recognizing the city as Israel's capital, and to cease funding the Relief and Works Agency () due to its alleged complicity in promoting anti-Israel sentiment and ties to . He also committed to joining the United States-led program to bolster North American security against ballistic threats. Scheer advocated for increased support for amid Russian aggression, proposing Canadian leadership in a mission to secure its eastern border and providing to enhance Kyiv's defensive capabilities. His stance on China hardened over time, particularly following the imposition of Hong Kong's national security law in June 2020; Scheer accused the government of pursuing a "policy of " toward , urging a fundamental shift in bilateral relations, including scrutiny of the World Health Organization's deference to Chinese influence during the outbreak. He criticized Liberal foreign minister for inadequate responses to Chinese actions, calling for sanctions and reduced economic dependencies. On and defence, Scheer promised to elevate spending toward NATO's 2% of GDP target, protect military budgets from fiscal restraints, and accelerate reforms to address equipment shortages, including investments in new submarines for Arctic sovereignty. He proposed de-politicizing through bipartisan oversight and criticized Liberal delays in modernizing the Canadian Armed Forces, which he argued left the country vulnerable. As a backbench MP post-2019, Scheer continued voicing concerns over border security lapses, such as the entry of suspects, labeling them a "colossal failure" of the apparatus under the Liberals.

Immigration, Firearms, and Other Domestic Matters

Scheer advocated for an immigration system aligned with Canada's economic capacity and national interests, criticizing the Liberal government's approach under as unsustainable and leading to excessive levels that strained , healthcare, and . He proposed setting annual immigration targets based on objective factors such as job vacancies, availability, and integration capacity rather than fixed quotas, emphasizing that levels should not exceed what the country can absorb without compromising quality of life for citizens. On border security, Scheer pledged to end irregular migrant crossings by closing loopholes exploited at unofficial points like , designating them as official ports of entry with full screenings to deter queue-jumping and fraudulent claims. He committed to enhancing security screenings to prevent entry by extremists or criminals while rejecting , and to streamlining the refugee system by cracking down on those attempting to game it through multiple failed claims or economic migration disguised as asylum-seeking. Regarding firearms, Scheer opposed broad prohibitions on legal ownership by licensed individuals, arguing that Liberal handgun and assault-style rifle bans under Bill C-21 would criminalize law-abiding hunters, farmers, sport shooters, and collectors without addressing root causes of gun violence. Instead, he supported a targeted "Safer Canada" plan focusing on illegal and smuggled firearms, including lifetime bans on possession for those convicted of domestic violence or serious firearms offenses, mandatory minimum sentences for smuggling guns or committing gang-related violent crimes, and increased resources for border seizures and policing of organized crime networks responsible for most urban gun crime. In broader , Scheer emphasized tougher measures, including reversing Liberal reforms that he claimed facilitated the release of repeat violent offenders, and introducing laws to prioritize homeowner rights against intruders over perpetrator protections. He also promised a national inquiry into in British Columbia's sector to curb housing price driven by illicit funds, which he linked to reduced affordability for average . On urban issues, Scheer engaged with municipal leaders on transit and infrastructure needs tied to , while critiquing federal policies for exacerbating waves through lenient sentencing.

Controversies and Criticisms

Dual Citizenship Disclosure

In September 2019, during the federal election campaign, reports emerged that Andrew Scheer held dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship, acquired at birth through his American-born father while born in to a Canadian mother. Scheer's campaign confirmed the dual status on October 3, 2019, stating that he had allowed his U.S. to lapse as an adult and had initiated the renunciation process with the U.S. government in August 2019, shortly before the was dropped. The disclosure drew scrutiny amid Scheer's criticisms of Justin Trudeau's foreign engagements, raising questions from opponents and media about potential conflicts of interest, U.S. obligations, and national loyalty, though Canadian imposes no prohibition on dual citizenship for members of or prime ministers. Scheer maintained that the matter was personal and had not been raised previously because "no one's ever asked," emphasizing that he had not exercised U.S. voting rights or renewed his after adulthood. His campaign director, , noted that the renunciation paperwork would require several months to process through the U.S. embassy in , where Scheer had formally notified authorities of his intent. Critics, including Liberal Party spokespeople, highlighted the timing—less than three weeks before the October 21 election vote—and questioned whether Scheer had filed U.S. tax returns, to which he responded affirmatively for required periods due to U.S. citizenship-based taxation rules. Following the Conservatives' defeat on October 21, 2019, Scheer did not appear on quarterly U.S. State Department lists of expatriations in subsequent months, indicating the was incomplete as of November 2019. In May 2020, after resigning as , Scheer announced he would not proceed with renunciation, stating it was unnecessary absent prospects of becoming , a reversal from his earlier campaign pledge tied to leadership responsibilities. The episode contributed to broader perceptions of opacity in Scheer's personal disclosures, though no evidence emerged of legal impropriety or undisclosed financial ties to the U.S.

Alleged Misuse of Party Funds

In December 2019, reports emerged that Andrew Scheer, as leader of the , had used party funds to cover approximately $18,000 annually in private tuition fees for four of his children while serving as Opposition Leader. These expenses reimbursed the difference between lower tuition costs at a in —Scheer's home riding—and higher fees at a similar institution in , where the family resided during parliamentary sessions. Critics, including Conservative Party insiders, described the arrangement as a "secret " for personal family benefits, arguing it blurred the line between official party resources and private expenses. An internal party conducted after Scheer's confirmed the tuition reimbursements were properly recorded in financial ledgers but highlighted them alongside other expenditures, such as hiring an additional housekeeper for the Opposition Leader's residence using party money. Scheer maintained that such housing-related allowances, including differentials for relocated families, were standard practices approved internally by the party and not subject to public disclosure as personal matters. However, the revelations fueled internal discontent, contributing to his abrupt announcement on December 12, 2019, shortly after the 2019 federal election loss, amid broader questions about leadership accountability. No formal charges or investigations resulted from the matter, as the expenses complied with party accounting rules, though they intensified scrutiny over transparency in political funding. The underscored tensions within the Conservative Party regarding the use of donor funds for leader perks, with some members viewing it as emblematic of fiscal indiscipline despite the party's opposition stance on .

Social Conservative Views and Public Backlash

Scheer, a devout Catholic, has consistently described himself as personally pro-life, opposing on moral grounds while serving as Conservative Party leader from 2017 to 2019. He affirmed this stance in September 2019, stating he would vote against any parliamentary bills seeking to restrict abortion access and would not permit his government to introduce such measures, emphasizing that the issue should not be reopened under his leadership. On same-sex marriage, Scheer maintained in August 2019 that he personally views as between a man and a woman, rooted in religious convictions, but pledged to uphold the existing law legalizing it since 2005 and to block any efforts to revisit or reverse it. These positions, articulated amid the 2019 federal election campaign, provoked backlash from progressive critics and Liberal opponents, who accused Scheer of harboring regressive views incompatible with modern . Justin Trudeau's Liberals highlighted Scheer's personal opposition to abortion and in ads and debates, framing them as threats to and LGBTQ equality, despite Scheer's assurances against legislative changes. Media coverage amplified these attacks, with outlets questioning Scheer's compassion, particularly his avoidance of explicit endorsements for gay rights during public forums, such as a September 2019 town hall where he declined to wear a pin. Social conservative factions within the Conservative base expressed frustration that Scheer's commitments stifled debate on these issues, viewing his approach as a concession to urban voters that alienated core supporters. Pro-life advocacy group Campaign Life Coalition criticized Scheer post-resignation in December 2019 for "abandoning" principles by promising to block pro-life initiatives from his caucus. The internal party tensions, combined with electoral losses in progressive-leaning ridings—where Conservatives won only 121 of 338 seats on , 2019—contributed to perceptions that Scheer's balancing act failed to broaden appeal beyond traditional bases, factoring into his leadership resignation announcement on , 2019. This episode underscored divisions in Canadian between socially traditionalist elements and those prioritizing electability in a where mainstream media and urban electorates often penalize explicit opposition to abortion and .

Leadership Effectiveness and Internal Party Tensions

Scheer's leadership of the , from his victory in the leadership election on May 27, 2017, to his on December 12, 2019, was marked by efforts to maintain party unity in a framework while facing critiques of insufficient electoral aggressiveness. He successfully consolidated support after defeating in a preferential race, positioning the party as a viable alternative to the Liberals by emphasizing and criticism of Trudeau's governance. However, detractors within the party argued that Scheer failed to exploit Liberal vulnerabilities, such as the , with insufficient rhetorical force in parliamentary debates and public appearances. In the 2019 federal election, Scheer guided the Conservatives to a popular vote plurality of 34.4%—surpassing the Liberals' 33.1%—and a gain of 26 seats to reach 121, forcing a Liberal . Despite this, the party underperformed in key urban ridings like the , where vote efficiency favored the Liberals and NDP, leading to accusations that Scheer's centrist positioning and reluctance to forcefully differentiate on social issues alienated potential moderate voters without fully mobilizing the base. Party insiders and former candidates increasingly voiced that Scheer lacked the "strength" or charisma needed to convert polling leads into a , with some attributing the shortfall to a platform perceived as lacking bold, distinctive proposals. Internal tensions escalated post-election, as members debated Scheer's viability for 2023, culminating in a , , meeting where MPs voted against a formal , affirming his position by a wide margin but exposing underlying divisions. Factional strains emerged between social conservatives, who appreciated Scheer's personal views but felt he downplayed them to avoid backlash, and moderates concerned that such stances hindered broader appeal in swing ridings. Ambitious figures within the party, including potential successors, amplified criticisms of strategic missteps, such as inadequate attacks on Trudeau's character and policy record, fostering a climate of "" and partisan infighting. These pressures intensified amid reports of high staff turnover and shortfalls relative to expectations, with Scheer defending his record by urging against "naysayers" at gatherings. Ultimately, the cumulative internal discord—compounded by external scrutiny—prompted his , which he framed as enabling a smoother transition, though analysts noted it reflected a unwilling to risk another narrow defeat under his stewardship. Scheer's tenure thus highlighted the challenges of balancing ideological factions in a polarized electorate, where tactical effectiveness proved decisive over ideological purity.

Personal Life

Family and Religious Beliefs

Andrew Scheer married Jill Ryan, whom he met while studying at the , in 2003 at Holy Rosary Cathedral in . The couple has five children: Thomas, Grace, Madeline, Henry, and Mary. Scheer and his family reside in Regina. Scheer is a practising Roman Catholic, raised in the faith as the son of a Catholic . His religious beliefs, aligned with traditional Catholic teachings, have been noted to influence his personal views on issues such as and , though he has emphasized respecting diverse opinions in his political role.

Post-Political Interests and Activities

Following his resignation as leader of the on August 24, 2020, Scheer continued serving as for Regina—Qu'Appelle, focusing on constituency work and parliamentary contributions. During this period, he remained active in discussions and publicly endorsed Pierre Poilievre's successful bid for party leadership in March 2022. Upon Poilievre's election as leader in September 2022, Scheer was appointed House Leader of the Official Opposition, a role he held through the 44th until the 2025 federal election. In this capacity, he managed Conservative strategy in the , critiquing government policies on issues such as taxation and . After the Conservative Party's defeat in the April 2025 election, in which Poilievre lost his seat, Scheer was selected by caucus as interim on May 6, 2025, assuming duties when reconvened on May 26. He has indicated willingness to collaborate with the Liberal government on select matters while prioritizing opposition accountability, as stated in September 2025 interviews. No public records indicate involvement in private-sector consulting, corporate boards, or non-parliamentary pursuits during this time.

Electoral History

Federal Elections

Scheer was first elected to the on June 28, 2004, as the Conservative Party candidate for the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle, defeating the incumbent Liberal MP Lorne Nystrom, who had held the seat since 1968, by a narrow margin of 861 votes out of approximately 32,000 cast. This victory marked Scheer as one of the youngest MPs elected that year at age 25. He secured re-election in subsequent federal elections held on January 23, 2006; October 14, 2008; May 2, 2011; October 19, 2015; and September 20, 2021, each time with increasing margins in his rural and suburban riding, reflecting strong Conservative support in Saskatchewan. In the October 21, 2019, election, Scheer retained the seat for a sixth consecutive term while serving as Conservative Party leader; the party captured 121 seats nationwide with 34.4 percent of the popular vote (6.2 million ballots), an increase of 26 seats from 2015, but fell short of government formation as the Liberals under Justin Trudeau won a minority with 157 seats and 33.1 percent of the vote. Following his resignation as in December 2019, Scheer continued as a backbench MP and was re-elected again on April 28, 2025, securing an eighth term with a margin exceeding 15,000 votes amid a Conservative sweep in ridings. Throughout his parliamentary tenure, Scheer's consistent victories in Regina—Qu'Appelle underscored the riding's status as a Conservative stronghold, with turnout and vote shares favoring the party by wide margins in most contests after 2004.

Municipal Elections

Scheer did not run as a in any municipal elections. His entry into elected office was through the federal by-election for Regina—Qu'Appelle on July 28, 2004, where he defeated incumbent MP Lorne Nystrom, who had held the seat since 1968. Prior to that, Scheer worked in the industry in Regina and had earlier involvement in political activities, including serving on a youth advisory committee for city councillor Karin Howard. While Scheer has occasionally supported candidates in Regina's municipal races, such as door-to-door campaigning for a Ward 2 contender in the 2024 election, he has not sought municipal office himself.

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