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Dean of the House (Canada)
In Canada, the Dean of the House is the Member of the House of Commons with the longest unbroken record of service who is not a member of cabinet. The Dean is responsible for presiding over the election of the Speaker of the House of Commons at the beginning of each Parliament.
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