Canadian Prime Minister's Party Gains Ground with Another MP Defection
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party has seen a fourth MP defect from other parties, inching them closer to a majority government.
In a move that could shift the balance of power in the Canadian parliament, Lori Idlout, a former member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has become the latest lawmaker to cross the floor and join Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberal party.
Idlout's decision to switch allegiances marks the fourth such defection to the Liberals since the last federal election, further bolstering Carney's hold on power and reducing the opposition's ability to challenge his agenda.
The Prime Minister has welcomed Idlout's move, hailing it as a testament to the Liberals' ability to attract talented individuals from across the political spectrum. Carney has argued that his party's centrist, pragmatic approach is resonating with Canadians who are weary of the ideological divisions that have often characterized the country's politics.
However, the defections have been met with criticism from the opposition, who accuse the Liberals of employing questionable tactics to shore up their grip on power. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has decried the
Source: BBC News
