Scheer accuses Liberals of 'backroom deals and pressure tactics' amid floor-crossing rumours

Scheer Accuses Liberals of 'Backroom Deals and Pressure Tactics'

Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer accused the Liberal government of using covert negotiations and political pressure to persuade opposition MPs to cross the floor and strengthen their majority without another election.

Speaking to reporters outside the House of Commons on Friday, Scheer argued that the government was attempting to divert public attention from what he described as a poorly received budget.

“The government is doing everything it can to distract from a terrible budget that is being almost universally panned.”

Scheer avoided commenting on reports that outgoing Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux had met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other Liberals prior to his public announcement that he plans to resign from the Commons, likely next spring.

“I take Matt Jeneroux at his word. I do not take unnamed Liberal sources. I do not respond to rumours.”

His remarks came shortly before the Conservatives joined the Liberals to block a Bloc Quebecois amendment to the budget motion. That amendment sought stronger climate action and additional support for Quebeckers. According to Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, all budget-related votes were considered confidence matters, meaning a loss could have triggered another federal election.

Earlier, a Conservative proposal to abolish the industrial carbon tax and clean fuel regulations had been voted down in the House.

Author’s Summary

Scheer accused Liberals of manipulative tactics to avoid an election while defending his party’s integrity amid contentious budget and climate policy votes.

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iPolitics iPolitics — 2025-11-07

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