Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor on Tuesday to join the ranks of the Liberal Party, saying he felt disconnected from the Conservative party’s direction.

Describing himself as a “Red Tory,” d’Entremont said he was drawn to priorities set out in the 2025 federal budget , such as infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, and defense, all of which are integral to voters in his rural riding of Acadie-Annapolis in southwest Nova Scotia.

His riding includes a Canadian Armed Forces base that stands to benefit from increased military spending outlined in the Liberal government’s 2025 budget.

Meanwhile, the lobster industry is a fundamental part of the economy there. The industry faces significant challenges that dominate voter concerns. d’Entremont expressed belief in working

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