Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join Liberals as Marilyn Gladu changes colours
Major news out of Ottawa on Wednesday as longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to the Liberals, putting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government a single seat shy of a majority.
“The past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced, and I’ve heard clearly from constituents that you want serious leadership and a real plan to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy,” Gladu wrote in a statement.
“That is why I have decided to join Carney and Canada’s new government as the newest member of his caucus,” she added.
Gladu has held several opposition critic roles. In 2020, she announced her bid for the Conservative leadership, but was disqualified when the party deemed her ineligible.