Canada’s Conservative Party Loses Two Lawmakers in a Week
Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux unexpectedly resigned from the House of Commons on the evening of November 6, 2025, surprising Ottawa and adding to the Conservative Party's challenges.
This marks the second Conservative Member of Parliament to leave the party in just a few days, putting increased pressure on Pierre Poilievre, the party leader and main political opponent of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Context of the Resignations
The resignations come as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faces a crucial budget vote slated for November 7, 2025. The budget, released on November 4, must be approved by the House of Commons to avoid the collapse of the government.
Details on Matt Jeneroux’s Resignation
Matt Jeneroux announced his departure via social media but did not provide an explanation for his decision and did not respond to requests for comment immediately.
Previous Defection to the Liberals
Just two days prior, Chris d’Entremont, a Conservative MP from Nova Scotia, defected to Prime Minister Carney’s Liberal Party. This defection increased the Liberals’ seat count to 170, merely two seats short of a parliamentary majority.
The defection of Mr. Chris d’Entremont gave the Liberals 170 seats, just two shy of a majority in Parliament.
Implications for Parliamentary Balance
- The Conservative Party’s recent losses weaken its standing at a critical political juncture.
- The Liberals edge closer to achieving a majority, strengthening Prime Minister Carney’s position.
- The outcome of the budget vote will significantly impact the government's stability.
Author's Summary
The Conservative party faces instability as two MPs resign amid a pivotal budget vote, boosting the Liberals' hold in Parliament and testing government resilience.