Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux leaves federal Conservatives for Carney’s Liberals

VIDEO: The Federal Conservative Party of Canada has suffered another blow. Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, marking the third Conservative turncoat to join Prime Minister Mark Carney Ranks. The defection comes as surprise after Jeneroux previously announced his intention to resign from politics all together last fall. Prime Minister Mark Carney broke the news early Wednesday morning, championing Jeneroux as a strong, experienced leader who will help strengthen Canada’s economic and security partnerships at home and abroad. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has called the situation a dirty backroom deal, referring to the move as a betrayal to the people of Edmonton-riverbend.