Gladu Switches Sides, Boosts Liberals

0:00It's April 8, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Calgary News Today, local news powered by AI. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladow just switched sides to join the Liberals, marking the fourth conservative to cross the floor in recent months. She's held the Sarnia Lampton Bakedjuan on seats since 2015 and crushed it in the 2025 election with 53.1 percent of the vote. Overall the Liberals have pulled in five new members this way, including one from the NDP last month. Gladow says her constituents are calling for real leadership to build a stronger, independent Canadian economy amid tough times. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed her aboard, praising her practical, results-focused style for tackling global uncertainty. This move comes as Canada's political scene heats up with more shifts expected, officials hint at ongoing changes in the caucus lineup. More crossings like this, reshaped Parliament's balance, so keep an eye on how it plays out for the government's agenda.