Scheer could, technically at least, become Canada's first American prime minister. The Globe and Mail newspaper reported this month that Scheer holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship. Only after he was asked about it did Scheer acknowledge it. He said he began the process of renouncing his American citizenship in August, just before the election campaign started, but the process could take 10 months.
Scheer had been critical of past Canadian political figures with dual citizenship. The career politician has also been criticized for embellishing his resume by saying he previously worked as an insurance broker. He did not.
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in Hamilton, Ontario, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
