Overview
- Pierre Poilievre held his first news conference since the departures, speaking with reporters in Calgary on Nov. 12.
- Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont joined the Liberals after denouncing Poilievre’s “negative” leadership and describing an aggressive encounter with senior Conservatives.
- Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux said he will leave politics in the new year and he rejected suggestions that coercion influenced his decision.
- The two losses have given the Liberals more breathing room to move their agenda through a closely divided Parliament.
- Poilievre renewed attacks on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget, citing a $78‑billion deficit and questioning promised fast‑track approvals for major projects.