Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont has officially crossed the floor from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Party, citing negative interactions with Conservative leadership as a key factor in his decision. D’Entremont described an incident where Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin confronted him in his office, pushing his assistant aside and yelling at him about being a “snake.” He stated, “It really pushed me to a point where it’s like, 'OK, I guess my decision is made for sure now,'” during an interview on CBC's _Rosemary Barton Live_.

D’Entremont expressed concerns about the atmosphere within the Conservative Party, saying it often felt more like a “frat house” than a serious political organization. The Conservative Party has denied his allegations, with a spokesperson claiming that d’Entremont is lying after being upset about not receiving a desired deputy speaker role.

In the interview, d’Entremont clarified that he had been contemplating a defection for a long time, particularly since the last election. He mentioned that he had distanced his re-election campaign from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, noting that many of his supporters expressed dissatisfaction with the party's leadership style.

When asked if the Liberals had offered him a cabinet position in exchange for his defection, d’Entremont firmly stated, “No, absolutely not.” He indicated that a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney helped clarify his decision to switch parties.

D’Entremont’s departure has raised questions about discontent within the Conservative caucus, especially following the resignation of Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux just two days later. Jeneroux has denied any coercion from the Conservative Party influenced his decision to resign.

D’Entremont mentioned that he believed “three or four” other Conservative MPs were also considering leaving the party. He noted that there had been opportunities for Conservative MPs to discuss their concerns with Poilievre over the summer, but he felt that no significant changes occurred when the fall session began.

While d’Entremont is satisfied with his decision to join the Liberals, he has not yet committed to running in the next election. He stated, “I’m not sure at this point. I’m 56, I need to spend some time at home maybe.” He plans to discuss his future with his family when the time comes.