Conservative MP Floor Crossings Bring Liberals Close to Majority in Canada
Ontario MP Michael Ma has left the Conservative caucus and joined the Liberals, a decision he stated was made after listening to his constituents. This move, announced on Thursday, brings Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a majority government, and he introduced Ma at the Liberal holiday party. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Ma’s defection, claiming it contradicted his election promises, while others noted the shift comes weeks after another Conservative MP, Chris d’Entremont, also switched to the government benches. The House of Commons ended its fall sitting, shortly before the leadership review, with Ma’s departure potentially causing a shift in power.
John Q. Hosedrinker