Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont Crosses Floor to Join Liberals
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont has left the Conservative caucus, announcing his decision to join the Liberal party. The move comes ahead of crucial confidence votes on Prime Minister Mark Carney's new budget. Melissa Lantsman, the Conservative deputy leader, criticized d'Entremont's choice, stating he was betraying his constituents.
D'Entremont, who represents the riding of Acadie-Annapolis, cited a 'better path forward for the country and my riding' as his reason for crossing the floor. He praised Carney's new budget for addressing local priorities. D'Entremont, who previously served as deputy speaker in the last Parliament, expressed his desire to be in the government caucus to help Canada through a challenging time.
The Liberals will now have 170 votes, needing just two more to survive the first confidence vote on the budget. However, d'Entremont's decision does not fundamentally alter the balance of power in the House of Commons for this vote.
Chris d'Entremont, who belonged to the Progressive Conservative Party before joining the Liberals, has made his move to support the government. While his decision does not significantly shift the balance of power, it signals a potential realignment within the Nova Scotia MP's political leanings.
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