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Political Shake-up: Third Conservative MP Defects to Carney’s Liberals 🇨🇦

The Canadian political landscape has shifted once again! In a significant move for the current administration, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has officially crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party. 🏛️✨

Representing Edmonton Riverbend since 2015, Jeneroux’s departure marks the third Conservative defection in recent months, following Chris d'Entremont and Michael Ma. This move brings the Liberals to 169 seats, leaving them just three shy of a House of Commons majority. 📈

🔑 Key Highlights of the Defection:
The Catalyst: Jeneroux cited PM Carney’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum—which focused on middle powers rejecting economic coercion—as the turning point for his decision. 🌍🤝

New Role: Carney has welcomed Jeneroux as a Special Advisor on Economic and Security Partnerships, praising his expertise in international diplomacy. 💼🛡️

Opposition Reaction: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has hit back, accusing the Prime Minister of "dirty backroom deals" and claiming the move betrays voters who supported a different vision in the 2025 election. 🗣️🚫

The Majority Race: With three vacant seats still up for grabs in Toronto and Montreal, all eyes are on the upcoming by-elections to see if the Liberals can clinch that 172-seat threshold. 🗳️🔥

As the political heat rises in Ottawa, this defection highlights growing internal tensions within the Conservative caucus regarding leadership and Canada's international stance. 🇨🇦🍁

#CanadaPolitics #MarkCarney #LiberalParty #CdnPoli #ParliamentHill 🇨🇦

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