US EditionConservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses the floor to the Liberals
The switch gives Carney’s government 171 seats, with three byelections set for April 13 that could push it into majority territory.
- On Wednesday, Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal caucus, representing the Sarnia Lambton Bkejwanong riding.
- Gladu is the fifth opposition member to join the Liberal caucus since November, following Conservatives Matt Jeneroux, Chris d Entremont, and Michael, plus NDP MP Lori Idlout.
- In a social media post, Gladu stated the choice is 'the best thing for her community's priorities and for the country,' while Carney welcomed her as 'the newest member.'
- With 171 seats in the House of Commons, the Liberal Government could reach majority territory following byelections Carney called for Monday, April 13, in two Toronto ridings and one Montreal-area riding.
- Carney noted that Canadians with a broad range of experience are uniting at this 'important moment for our country's future,' as Gladu, an engineer who previously ran for Conservative leadership, brings her background to the governing party.
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The Liberal Party of Canada is in a majority zone, as three seats are vacant in Ottawa.
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses the floor to the Liberals
Longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu is crossing the floor to the Liberals. The Liberals announced Gladu is joining their ranks in a statement Wednesday morning. Gladu is the fifth MP to join the Liberal ranks in as many months, and the fourth Conservative.
MP Marilyn Gladu joining Carney Liberals
Marilyn Gladu is crossing the floor.The longtime Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong announced in a statement Wednesday morning that she is joining Mark Carney's Liberal government.She said this past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced, and she's "heard clearly from constituents that you want serious leadership and a real plan to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy.""That is …
With the arrival of Conservative Marilyn Gladu, the Liberals found themselves in a majority seat.
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