MP Switches Parties, Liberals Gain Seat

0:00It's April 9th from your city to your ears. This is Calgary News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladou from Southwestern Ontario just ditched her party to join the Liberals, marking the fourth such switch since November. In response, opposition leader Pierre Pualiev came out strong, saying he backs recall petitions so voters can boot MPs who flip sides and trigger A. election. This comes after Gladou crossed the floor on Wednesday, and Poy ever called it a betrayal of her constituents who voted conservative by a wide margin. He slammed it as backroom deals undermining democracy, contrasting it with places like Alberta, where petitions with 60% support from the. Last election can force a recall vote. Pualievre feels for Gladou's voters and insists his mandate comes from party members, not whispers, pointing to his recent 87% backing to lead into the next election.

1:01Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney assured everyone that Gladou will tow the liberal line on key social issues like abortion and LGBTQ rights. Carney highlighted how these crossovers bring fresh views to his diverse caucus now at 171 seats, just one shy of a slim majority. Once all how spots fill, with the speaker's tie-breaking role, three by elections on Monday could push them over, including safe Toronto seats and a razor-thin Quebec win. Poy ever brushed off rumors of more defections, flanked by unified conservative MPs ready to fight on, keeping the political chessboard heated as. Parliament reconvenes.