US EditionFederal minister says he’s getting ‘lots of inquiries’ about MPs crossing the floor
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson confirmed opposition MPs have contacted him about joining Liberals after Michael Ma's defection brought Liberals within one seat of majority.
- A federal minister hinted at potential floor crossings by opposition MPs to join the Liberal government, saying he was getting 'lots of inquiries'.
- Michael Ma, a newly elected Conservative MP, crossed the floor to join the Liberals less than 24 hours after attending his party's Christmas event.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of trying to secure a majority government through 'backroom deals'.
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Energy Minister Says He’s Getting ‘Lots of Inquiries’ From Tory MPs After Latest Defection
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he has been taking inquiries from Conservative MPs about crossing the floor. Hodgson was asked by reporters on Dec. 15 whether there were more Tory MPs ready to defect to the Liberals after two former Conservative MPs recently defected to the Liberal Party. “Let’s say I’m getting lots of inquiries,” Hodgson told reporters. The minister was also asked about the conversations he had with Michael Ma before the forme…
The federal Liberals suggest that there may be other defectors in Parliament, after the defection of Ontario MP Michael Ma, who joined the Liberals last week.
For a Political Rookie, Carney Seems to be Getting the Hang of Things - Policy Magazine
By Lori Turnbull December 15, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of recruiting his way to the majority government that evaded him back in April. Now that both Chris d’Entremont and Michael Ma have crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, all Prime Minister Carney needs is for one more MP to do the same. And if statements Monday by Energy Minister Tim Hodgson are anything to go by, this will likely happen before the House of Com…
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