Canada’s Conservative Party Faces Second Parliamentary Resignation
On the evening of November 6, Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux surprised Ottawa by resigning from the House of Commons. This marks the second Conservative MP departure in just a week, increasing pressure on Pierre Poilievre, the party leader and main opponent to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Political Context and Budget Vote
The resignation arrives at a critical moment, as Carney’s government approaches a decisive vote on the Budget released November 4. The government’s survival depends on the vote passing in the House of Commons.
Details on the Resignations
- Matt Jeneroux did not provide reasons for his resignation in his social media statement and has not responded to requests for comment.
- This resignation follows just two days after Chris d’Entremont, a Conservative MP from Nova Scotia, switched allegiance to Carney’s Liberal Party.
- Following d’Entremont's defection, the Liberals hold 170 seats, just two short of a majority in Parliament.
"Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux surprised Ottawa on the evening of Nov 6 by resigning from the House of Commons."
"That gave the Liberals 170 seats, just two shy of a majority in Parliament."
The recent Conservative defections highlight growing challenges for the party at a critical juncture for the government’s legislative agenda.
Author's summary: Two Conservative MPs resigned within days, intensifying pressure on party leader Pierre Poilievre amid a crucial budget vote that will determine the survival of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.
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