Third Conservative Canadian MP defects to Carney's Liberals
Summary
A Conservative member of Canada's parliament, Matt Jeneroux, has joined the Liberal Party, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney's party closer to a majority in the House of Commons. This is the third defection from the Conservative Party to the Liberals in recent months. Jeneroux, representing Edmonton since 2015, decided to switch parties after discussing with family and colleagues.Key Facts
- Matt Jeneroux, a Conservative MP from Edmonton, has joined the Liberal Party.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the defection, which brings the Liberal seats to 169, three away from a majority.
- Two other Conservative MPs, Chris d'Entremont and Michael Ma, had also joined the Liberals recently.
- Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the move as undemocratic.
- Jeneroux had been in the House of Commons since 2015 and was elected three times.
- There are three vacant seats in Canada's parliament due to recent resignations.
- Jeneroux's decision came after discussions with family and community members.
- Prime Minister Carney praised Jeneroux and appointed him as a special advisor on economic and security partnerships.
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