US EditionConservative MP says he’s resigning, Poilievre says it’s as of ‘next spring’
Matt Jeneroux's resignation follows a recent party defection and intensifies pressure on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre ahead of a crucial budget vote, party insiders say.
- On Nov 6, Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux surprised Ottawa by resigning from the House of Commons, posting the statement on social media without explaining his reasons.
- Reports show the move follows internal party turmoil as the resignation comes two days after Chris d'Entremont defected to the Liberals, though Matt Jeneroux is not switching sides and Pierre Poilievre faces a January leadership review.
- With the budget vote looming, Mark Carney, Prime Minister's government released a budget on Nov 4 that must pass the House or the government will fall, while the Liberals hold 170 seats, two shy of a majority.
- The resignation triggers a by-election, marking the Conservative Party's second MP loss in a week and increasing pressure on Pierre Poilievre.
- After months as a favourite, Pierre Poilievre's standing changed due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs, while Matt Jeneroux won his seat in the April election by 5.4 per cent.
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Conservative MP says he’s resigning next spring, denies ‘coercion’ involved in decision
Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he’s resigning as a member of Parliament, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the resignation won’t come into effect until 'next spring.'
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns From Parliament
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he is resigning from Parliament and vacating his seat as the representative for the Alberta riding of Edmonton Riverbend. Jeneroux did not provide a reason for his resignation, saying in a Nov. 6 statement that, “for now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that.” The four-term MP’s resignation comes two days after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conserv…
The Conservative MP for Edmonton Riverbend Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation on Thursday night. He is a second departure in 48 hours in the Conservative ranks.
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