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The Conservative who crossed the aisle
In this explosive episode of Canada Is Boring, we dive into the political earthquake shaking Ottawa and Nova Scotia as MP Chris d’Entremont crosses the floor from the Conservative Party to the Liberals.
The longtime Acadie–Annapolis MP, known for his strong local voter loyalty, stunned Parliament by announcing his decision immediately after the federal budget was tabled — a move that has triggered allegations, backlash, and deep questions about the leadership tone of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party.
D’Entremont reveals he barely held his seat in the recent election — not because of national momentum, but because of his personal brand and decades of local trust. He says many lifelong Conservative supporters told him they could no longer vote for him under Poilievre’s leadership style, forcing him to distance his campaign from the party leader during the election.
The tipping point?
A dramatic confrontation where Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin allegedly barged into his office, yelled at him, and accused him of being a “snake.” D’Entremont says the incident “sealed the deal” on his decision to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, describing a culture of negativity, toxic behaviour, and a party that felt “more like a frat house than a serious political organization.”
The Conservatives deny the allegations — calling d’Entremont a liar, insisting the meeting was calm, and accusing him of turning his back on voters.
Meanwhile, internal turmoil continues, with Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux resigning days later and reports of senior party strategists scrambling to prevent more defections.
From accusations of chaos inside the Conservative caucus, to the MP being booed at a Remembrance Day service, to the wider questions about leadership, tone, and political loyalty — this episode breaks down everything Canadians are arguing about.
Floor crossing. Leadership battles. Nova Scotia politics. Party culture wars. Loyalty versus survival.
This is Canadian politics at its pettiest, messiest, and most fascinating.
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