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‘He lied to us’: MP Matt Jeneroux’s constituents say they feel sting of cold betrayal

“Unconscionable.” “A complete rejection of democracy.” “He lied.” That’s how voters in Edmonton Riverbend are describing former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux’s decision to cross the floor.

Clayton DeMaine
Feb 18, 2026
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“Unconscionable.” “A complete rejection of democracy.” “He lied.”

That’s how voters in Edmonton Riverbend are describing former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux’s decision to cross the floor and join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus today. It’s a move many of his constituents say blindsided the riding and trampled the will of voters.

Daunavan Buyer, a resident of the Sweet Grass neighbourhood, didn’t mince words in an email he sent to his now-former Conservative MP.

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