Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns, bringing Liberals closer to majority
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from his role as MP for Edmonton Riverbend on Thursday, though he will not join the Liberals as previously rumoured. Rumours began to swirl on Wednesday that Jeneroux might join former colleague Chris d’Entremont in leaving the Conservative
Carney’s got access to all that Mossad kompromot it seems.Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from his role as MP for Edmonton Riverbend on Thursday, though he will not join the Liberals as previously rumoured.
Rumours began to swirl on Wednesday that Jeneroux might join former colleague Chris d’Entremont in leaving the Conservative party for the Liberals.
Jeneroux made the announcement in a statement released late Thursday, but did not elaborate on the reason for his resignation. He instead stated he hopes “to have the opportunity to address the House one final time in the future.”
“For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that,” it reads.
His resignation as an MP comes only one day after dispelling speculation that he was considering switching allegiances. He was first elected in 2015.
“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world. I desperately wanted to play a role in that vision,” he wrote.
Jeneroux went on to say that the result of the last general election was not the “outcome” he anticipated.
However, he added that he still holds “great admiration for the many remarkable individuals who were elected to the House of Commons — on both sides of the aisle — who continue to dedicate themselves to the betterment of our nation.”
According to a statement provided to CTV News on Wednesday, Jeneroux will not be joining the Liberals.
“Despite the rumours being circulated in Ottawa, MP Jeneroux is not crossing the floor and is remaining a member of the Conservative caucus,” it said.
Jeneroux told Conservative party whip Chris Warkentin of his plans to resign, which he said was not an “easy decision” but one he believes is the “right one.”
The Edmonton-area MP said he was “deeply grateful” to those who have reached out to express their concern for him, but also urged people “not attempt to contact my family during this time.”
The Conservatives have now lost two seats in the House of Commons in two days, bringing the Liberals one step closer to having a majority government, now only one seat short.
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