Prime Minister Mark Carney and MP Matt Jeneroux meet in Edmonton after Jeneroux crossed the floor to join the Liberals on Feb. 18, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
The Liberals are welcoming MP Matt Jeneroux to their party after he announced he was crossing the floor, while the Conservatives are calling the move an act of betrayal of constituents.
Jeneroux, the MP for Edmonton Riverbend, announced on Feb. 18 that he is leaving the Conservative Party to join the Liberals after saying last November that he would resign his seat this spring to spend more time with his family. At the time, he denied rumours that he was considering joining the Liberals and said he ran under the leadership of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre “in hopes we could form a government that would offer hope to Canadians.”
