Edmonton MP Jeneroux leaves Conservatives , crosses floor to join Liberals

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Matt Jeneroux, at the time Conservative Party of Canada Shadow Minister for Health, calls for a stronger government response to COVID-19 outside of a closed Terwillegar Recreation Centre in Edmonton, on Monday, March 16, 2020. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Photo by Ian Kucerak /PostmediaVeteran Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux is crossing the floor from the Opposition Conservative Party to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorCarney announced the move in a social media post early Wednesday, adding that the Edmonton Riverbend MP will take on a role as a special advisor on economic and security partnerships.“Matt’s leadership will contribute to strengthening Canada’s alliances and trade partnerships, advancing Canada’s leadership in global security cooperation, and building our strength at home,” Carney posted.“The world has changed, and Canada must change with it. This is a time to come together — and together, we will build a stronger future for Edmonton, Alberta, and all Canadians.”Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCarney is scheduled to hold a photo op with Jeneroux in Edmonton later Wednesday morning.In a letter posted to Facebook, Jeneroux wrote recent events had led him to consider his political future.“For Canada, this is a moment that demands steady leadership, constructive collaboration between all parliamentarians, and a willigness to stand up and serve even when the path is not easy,” he wrote.“I will continue the work that Canadians the the people of Edmonton Riverbend elected me to do: building a strong economy, bringing down costs, and making our country more secure.”Jeneroux becomes the third Alberta MP, joining Edmonton Centre’s Eleanor Olszewski and Calgary Confederation’s Corey Hogan who were both elected for the first time last March. The three MPs are the most the Liberals have had in Alberta since four were elected in 2015.The Liberals now have 169 MPs compared to 141 Conservatives, 22 from the Bloc Quebecois, seven New Democrats, one Green, and three vacant seats. A party requires 172 seats to form a majority government.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated in a social media post that Carney was trying to seize “a costly Liberal majority government.”“Matt Jeneroux has betrayed the people of Edmonton Riverbend who voted for affordable food and homes, safe streets, and a strong resource sector,” he wrote. “Conservatives will continue our fight for a Canada that’s affordable, safe, and self-reliant.”Jeneroux was elected as a provincial MLA for the Progressive Conservative Party in the riding of Edmonton-Southwest in 2012. He was defeated in the 2015 provincial election but moved to federal politics later the same year and won four consecutive elections, most recently last March.Last November, he wrote to the Conservative Party Whip indicating he intended to resign from Parliament at an unspecified later date. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.