Canada's Carney welcomes floor-crossing MP to the Liberals
Summary
A Canadian Conservative MP, Chris d'Entremont, switched to the Liberal party, helping Prime Minister Mark Carney get closer to a majority in parliament. This change comes as Carney aims to pass his first budget, which has sparked different reactions among political parties. The budget includes increased spending despite criticism of rising deficits.Key Facts
- Chris d'Entremont, a Conservative MP, joined the Liberal party.
- This move brings Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party closer to a majority.
- Carney's budget proposes increased spending and aims to protect Canada from U.S. tariffs.
- The proposed budget raises Canada's deficit to C$78 billion.
- Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois oppose the budget, citing high costs and increased debt.
- There is a scheduled leadership review for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in January.
- The New Democratic Party wants more time to study the budget before deciding their stance.
- A vote on the budget is planned for mid-November.
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