Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont Exits Conservative Caucus

In a significant political shift, Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont has resigned from the federal Conservative caucus. This decision comes on the same day that the minority Carney government presented its inaugural budget, raising speculation about d’Entremont’s potential alignment with the Liberal Party.

Details of the Departure

On Tuesday afternoon, d’Entremont informed the media outlet Politico of his contemplation regarding crossing the floor to join the Liberals. He indicated that he would announce a final decision in the coming days. Following this revelation, two sources within the Conservative Party disclosed to the National Post that d’Entremont had officially left the caucus after the news broke.

One source confirmed that d’Entremont submitted his resignation in a letter addressed to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. These sources requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak on internal party matters publicly.

Political Implications

The timing of d’Entremont’s departure is particularly noteworthy, as it coincides with the Liberal Party‘s efforts to secure support for the budget, which they tabled on the same day. Currently, the Liberals are three seats short of a majority in the House of Commons, making any additional support crucial for their legislative agenda.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, d’Entremont’s resignation could have significant ramifications for both the Conservative and Liberal parties, particularly in the context of upcoming votes.

This developing story will be monitored closely as further updates emerge. For now, the political community awaits d’Entremont’s next steps and the potential impact on the current government.