Canada’s Liberals edge closer to majority after Conservative lawmaker crosses floor

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in TorontoDecember 12, 2025 at 06:28 PM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government is nearing a majority after Conservative MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus. Ma cited the Liberals' "steady, practical approach" to affordability and the economy as his reason for defecting. The move brings the Liberals to 171 seats, just one short of a majority in Parliament. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Ma for betraying his constituents and endorsing policies he was elected to oppose. This marks the third Conservative MP to leave the party recently, with one joining the Liberals in November and another planning to resign. Government house leader Stephen MacKinnon suggested more Conservative members may be tempted to defect, while Carney has also faced discontent within his own party.

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