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Switching sides: A brief history of floor-crossing in Canada

Since 1867, 158 MPs switched parties while 149 became Independents, reflecting diverse motives including leadership changes, policy conflicts, and strategic considerations, Library of Parliament data shows.

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On Thursday, Michael Ma became the second Conservative MP to cross the floor to the Liberal caucus in as many months.

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Switching sides: A brief history of floor-crossing in Canada

On Thursday, Michael Ma became the second Conservative MP to cross the floor to the Liberal caucus in as many months.

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St Catharines Standard broke the news in Welland, Canada on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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