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Conservative MP CROSSES FLOOR to join Carney's Liberals

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux's floor-crossing sparks outrage among Alberta conservatives, draws fire from Pierre Poilievre, and intensifies the province’s independence debate.

Straight Up with Marc Patrone
Feb 18, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to his Liberal caucus, marking the third ex-Tory to cross the floor.

Jeneroux cites Carney’s “ambitious agenda” and his Davos speech as reasons for the switch, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls it a betrayal of voters.

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