Although a dramatic defection of a Conservative MP captured Parliament Hill’s imagination last week, a much less dramatic resignation may turn out to be Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre’s undoing.

Nova Scotia Tory Chris d’Entremont’s decision to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has set the hill to buzzing. And for good reason.

This unexpected move brings the Liberals one vote closer to a majority standing in the House of Commons, an accomplishment that would protect the minority government from losing a confidence vote and triggering an election.

At first blush, the floor crossing would seem to weaken Poilievre’s case to remain at the helm of the Tories beyond a January 2026 leadership review. It does not help Poilievre’s case that d’Entremont accused senior Conservative

See Full Page