Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus
Edmonton MP had earlier said he was resigning from the House of Commons
Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party, nudging Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to the line of a coveted majority.
Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux, who said last year that he planned to leave politics altogether after his name circulated as a potential defector, announced Wednesday he is joining the government after all.
He is the third Conservative the Liberals have picked up, starting with Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont in November and Toronto-area MP Michael Ma in December.
According to Carney's itinerary, he and Jeneroux will meet in Edmonton this morning.
In a statement, the Edmonton Riverbend MP said he had conversations with his family over the holidays and reflected "on the gravity of the moment that our country is living through — which our prime minister addressed head on in his speech at Davos."
"For Canada, this is a moment that demands steady leadership, constructive collaboration between all parliamentarians, and a willingness to stand up and serve even when the path is not easy," he wrote.
In his own statement announcing the move, Carney said Jeneroux said will take on a role as a special adviser on economic and security partnerships.
"Building a stronger, more resilient and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice," Carney wrote.
"This is a time to come together — and together, we will build a stronger future for Edmonton, Alberta, and all Canadians.
Are floor-crossers traitors? | About ThatConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Jeneroux has "betrayed the people of Edmonton Riverbend who voted for affordable food and homes, safe streets, and a strong resource sector."
"Mark Carney is trying to seize a costly Liberal majority government that Canadians voted against in the last election through dirty backroom deals," he wrote on social media.
Jeneroux had suggested he would step aside
It was rumoured last fall that Jeneroux would defect to the government benches. Instead, he said he would resign as a member of Parliament.
"For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that," Jeneroux said at the time.
While he had not officially stepped aside, Jeneroux has not been spotted in the House of Commons since and has not voted with the Conservatives.
Jeneroux's floor-crossing brings the Liberals seat count in the House of Commons to 169 Liberal MPs, against the 171 opposition MPs.
There are three vacancies awaiting byelection calls.
The Toronto ridings previously held by former Liberals Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair are largely considered safe Liberal seats.
And on Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada annulled the results of the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, which the Liberals won by a single vote in last spring's election.
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From: Juno News <junonews@substack.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Subject: BREAKING: Ex-Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to join Carney’s Liberals
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BREAKING: Ex-Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to join Carney’s LiberalsCarney has lured yet another Conservative MP across the floor, tightening his grip on Parliament and pushing his government to being within a single seat of a majority government.
Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney has lured yet another Conservative MP across the floor, tightening his grip on Parliament and pushing his government to being within a single seat of a majority government. On Wednesday morning, Carney announced that Matt Jeneroux, the longtime Conservative MP for Edmonton Riverbend, is joining the Liberal caucus. When the mainstream media skips over the full story, we dig deeper and bring the whole story to light. Subscribe to Juno News to support bold, fearless journalism. Jeneroux becomes the third Conservative MP to defect to Carney’s government, following Chris d’Entremont and Michael Ma. The back-to-back losses leave the Conservatives down two seats in two days and the Liberals just one seat shy of a majority government. Carney took to social media to frame the move as an act of national unity and economic necessity. “I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government,” Carney wrote. “Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice.” Carney also immediately handed Jeneroux a new title, appointing him as a special advisor on economic and security partnerships.
“As a new special advisor on economic and security partnerships, Matt’s leadership will contribute to strengthening Canada’s alliances and trade partnerships,” Carney said. Jeneroux has represented Edmonton Riverbend since 2015, after first being elected to Alberta’s legislature in 2012. He secured four consecutive mandates in Ottawa and held several high-profile critic roles under Conservative leadership, including supply chains, innovation, infrastructure, health, and housing. He also served internationally as Vice-Chair of the Canada-UK Interparliamentary Association and founded the Canada-ASEAN Parliamentary Group. The floor-crossing comes after announcing in November that he would be stepping down a series of conflicting public statements where he claimed he was not preparing to join the Liberals. A statement initially provided to CTV News flatly denied the reports: “Despite the rumours being circulated in Ottawa, MP Jeneroux is not crossing the floor and is remaining a member of the Conservative caucus.” Jeneroux had also previously announced his resignation, saying: “For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that.” You’re currently a free subscriber to Juno News. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. .
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