MP Switches to Liberals, Boosting Carney's Majority Push

0:00It's March 11th. Here's your global news in two minutes. A fourth member of Parliament has switched sides to join Canada's Liberal Party, boosting Prime Minister Mark Carnie's push for a majority government. Laurie Eilout, who represents Nunavut as a new Democrat, announced her move after what she called deep personal reflection and support from her, community. She was first elected in 2021, and had been approached by Liberals earlier this year, but held off until now. This comes after three conservative MPs crossed the floor late last year and earlier this year, including ones from Edmonton, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. NDP Interim leader Don Davies expressed deep disappointment, saying MPs who switched parties should face their voters in a by-election. The Liberals, meanwhile, said they are thrilled to welcome her aboard. Over the weekend, Carnie called three by-elections for April 13th in Toronto's Strongholds, and a tight Montreal race that is party-verly one. Before, opposition conservatives claimed the Liberals are pressuring their members to

1:02defect. If Liberals snag all three seats plus Idlout switch, they would hit 173 seats, enough for a majority, and years without end. Election. The NDP, down to just seven seats from last year's vote, picks a new leader later this month. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.