Canada’s Conservative Party Loses Second MP in a Week
Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux surprised Ottawa on the evening of November 6 by resigning from the House of Commons.
This marks the second departure from the Conservative Party within days, increasing pressure on Pierre Poilievre, the party leader and main rival of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The resignation coincides with the critical period as Carney’s government faces a decisive budget vote scheduled soon after the budget's release on November 4. If the budget fails to pass, the government risks collapse.
Details on the Resignation and Political Context
- Matt Jeneroux did not provide reasons for his resignation in his social media statement and has not responded to requests for comment.
- His departure follows the defection of Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont to Carney’s Liberal Party just two days earlier.
- Chris d’Entremont’s switch has increased the Liberals’ seats to 170, two seats short of a majority in Parliament.
“The budget must pass in the House or the government will fall.”
The twin losses add to the challenges facing the Conservative Party as political tensions mount in Ottawa.
Author’s Summary
Canada’s Conservative Party faces mounting pressure after losing two MPs in days, threatening their position just ahead of a crucial government budget vote.