Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia
MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservative Party for the Liberals has drawn varied responses from his home province of Nova Scotia. Some residents fully support his move, while others feel he misled voters about his true intentions.
D'Entremont Explains His Reasoning
D'Entremont, who represents Acadie-Annapolis, told reporters on Wednesday that he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt represented by leader Pierre Poilievre's party.
Local Voices React
"That does not surprise me," said Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby. "I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too."
Though Gregory’s municipality is within d'Entremont's riding in southwest Nova Scotia, she found the switch unexpected given his long history as a "staunch Conservative."
"But he's also got a lot of integrity. He's also a very caring person, caring about his community, caring about what's best. And to me, when he walked across the floor, he made a decision that was very heart-wrenching for him to make the best choice for our community," Gregory added.
D'Entremont's Political Background
- First elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative
- Re-elected four times
- Held multiple cabinet positions provincially
- Moved to federal politics as MP for West Nova (now Acadie-Annapolis)
- Only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia during the 2019 federal election
Chris d'Entremont’s party shift highlights the complex balance between personal conviction and community representation in politics.