Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns from Parliament Amid Floor-Crossing Rumours
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from the House of Commons following days of speculation that he might join the governing Liberals. The Edmonton Riverbend MP informed Conservative Party Whip Chris Warkentin on Thursday about his decision, though the exact resignation date remains unspecified.
“It was not an easy decision, but it is, I believe, the right one,” Jeneroux wrote in a letter obtained by National Post.
Jeneroux, first elected in 2015, did not clarify the reasons behind his sudden departure. While his letter made minimal reference to party leader Pierre Poilievre, he expressed respect for “the many remarkable individuals” across both sides of the House of Commons.
This resignation marks the second Conservative MP to leave the caucus in a dramatic manner within three days, posing a significant challenge to Poilievre ahead of a leadership review scheduled for January.
Background and Impact
- Jeneroux's announcement comes after intense speculation of a possible floor-crossing to the Liberals.
- The Conservative Party faces internal instability less than three months before a leadership review.
- His departure adds to recent high-profile exits within the party.
Political insiders suggest these events reveal deeper tensions behind the scenes on Parliament Hill.
Author’s summary: Matt Jeneroux's resignation amid floor-crossing rumors signals internal turmoil within the Conservative Party as leadership challenges approach.