Canada’s Conservative Party Loses Second MP in Three Days
Alberta lawmaker Matt Jeneroux surprised Ottawa by resigning from the House of Commons on the evening of November 6, 2025. This marks the second departure from the Conservative Party within a week, increasing pressure on Pierre Poilievre, the party's leader and main opponent of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The timing of Jeneroux’s resignation is notable, coming just days before a crucial vote on the government’s Budget, unveiled on November 4. The Budget vote is critical: failure to pass it in the House would lead to the fall of Carney’s government.
Jeneroux did not provide an explanation for his departure in his social media statement and did not respond to requests for comment. His resignation follows closely behind the defection of Chris d’Entremont, a Conservative MP from Nova Scotia, who joined Carney’s Liberal Party just two days earlier.
The defection of Mr. Chris d’Entremont gave the Liberals 170 seats, just two shy of a majority in Parliament.
This recent loss of MPs puts the Conservative Party in a challenging position as the Budget vote approaches.
Key Points
- Matt Jeneroux resigned from the House of Commons on November 6, 2025.
- His resignation is the second Conservative loss in a week.
- The government faces a critical Budget vote shortly after.
- Chris d’Entremont defected to the Liberals, boosting their numbers close to a majority.
Author's summary: The resignation of two Conservative MPs in days intensifies pressure on the party amid a crucial government Budget vote.