Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux steps down ahead of pivotal by-election

A veteran Conservative exits Parliament, leaving a key seat up for grabs. Will Luke Zschaechner’s bid shift the balance in Trudeau’s fragile minority?

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2025 November 7 . 7:22 AM

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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux steps down ahead of pivotal by-election

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced his intention to resign from the House of Commons. The decision comes amidst confidence votes that could decide the future of the Liberal minority government. Jeneroux, first elected in 2015, has represented Edmonton Riverbend since then.

Jeneroux's resignation follows the departure of another former colleague, Chris d'Entremont, who recently crossed the floor to join the Liberals. The new candidate for the Conservative Party running for Jeneroux's seat in the next election is Luke Zschaechner. Jeneroux, who has previously served as a provincial MLA in Alberta, expressed gratitude for the support he received after rumors of his departure surfaced earlier this week. He has not set a departure date and remains a Conservative MP.

The resignation of Matt Jeneroux, a prominent Conservative MP, could have significant implications for the Liberal minority government. The upcoming by-election in Edmonton Riverbend will also be an opportunity for the Conservative Party to strengthen its position with the election of Luke Zschaechner.