The facts about floor-crossing in Canada
Politicians switching parties is rare, but Canada has a long history of it. Here are the facts about crossing the floor.
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Floor-crossing MP Idlout expensed purchases from her own business
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says she has reimbursed the House of Commons for items bought from her own shop "in error."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/idlout-expenses-payback-9.7133405?cmp=rss

How rare is it for a prime minister to attract 4 floor-crossers in 4 months?
Floor-crossing has always been a feature of Canadian politics dating back to the first Parliament — and seeing four opposition MPs jump ship to join the government in a matter of months is rare but not unprecedented.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/history-floor-crossing-to-join-government-9.7126641?cmp=rss

How rare is it for a prime minister to attract 4 floor-crossers in 4 months?
Floor-crossing has always been a feature of Canadian politics dating back to the first Parliament — and seeing four opposition MPs jump ship to join the government in a matter of months is rare but not unprecedented.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/history-floor-crossing-to-join-government-9.7126641?cmp=rss

Carney eyes Bloc MP to complete his collection

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/03/carney-eyes-bloc-mp-to-complete-his-collection/

Idlout one of more than 300 MPs who have crossed the floor in Parliament’s history

https://ground.news/article/idlout-one-of-more-than-300-mps-who-have-crossed-the-floor-in-parliaments-history?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

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NDP's Davies says Idlout's decision to join Liberals overrides 'sacred trust' of ballot box
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Prime Minister Mark Carney was working to overrule the wishes of voters in the pursuit of a majority in the House of Commons after one of his party's MPs defected to the Liberals.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/don-davies-floor-crossing-ndp-lori-idlout-9.7124371?cmp=rss

Liberals elated to welcome Nunavut MP, while Poilievre accuses Carney of 'backroom deals'
Smiling broadly, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus Wednesday after convincing yet another opposition member to defect to the governing party — a political coup that brings him one step closer to a majority government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/lori-idlout-floor-crossing-liberals-elated-conservatives-fume-9.7123932?cmp=rss

Latest floor crossing puts Liberal majority within grasp — but Carney could still hit snags
With another opposition MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney could have a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles in the House of Commons.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-house-hurdles-majority-9.7123815?cmp=rss