Prime Minister Mark Carney is now just one seat away from a majority government.
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong in Ontario has crossed the floor to the Liberals.
In a meeting with Carney this morning, Gladu told reporters she’s been watching Carney since he was elected and the big things he’s been driving.
“Nation building projects, diversifying our trade, bolstering our defense, plans to address criminality and build more homes,” said Gladu. “These are things Canadians want.”
With three by-elections on the horizon Monday, the Liberals now only need to win one of those seats to grab a narrow majority, bringing them to 172 seats in the House of Commons. The federal Conservatives now hold 140.
Carney said he is honoured to welcome Gladu and that she has tremendous experience in business as an engineer and ten years in parliament.
“We couldn’t be happier to have expertise, experience and energy coming to our team,” said Carney.
More to come….
