Althia Raj: Matt Jeneroux’s Defection Has Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives Wondering if There Will Be More

Althia Raj: Matt Jeneroux’s defection has Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives wondering if there will be more

Sources say there are a handful of conversations ongoing with other potential floor-crossers, Althia Raj writes.

Why Matt Jeneroux’s Floor Crossing Makes Sense—Even If It Feels Wrong

Opinion writers aren’t meant to offer tepid defences of things. We’re meant to be strong and certain. I’ve always thought the admonition to be stupid, since some things thoroughly deserve a sort-of defence. Floor crossing is one of those things. Last week, former Conservative member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux left his party to cross the floor to the Liberals. Previously, he said he would leave the Commons. His move strengthens the governing sid…