Conservative Member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux has formally announced his resignation from representing Edmonton Riverbend. His departure has edged the governing Liberals closer to securing a majority in the House of Commons.
Speculation emerged earlier in the week suggesting Jeneroux might follow his former colleague Chris d’Entremont and cross over to the Liberal Party, but those reports proved untrue.
"Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from his role as MP for Edmonton Riverbend on Thursday, though he will not join the Liberals as previously rumoured."
The resignation marks another shift in Parliament’s balance, highlighting ongoing party changes and internal movement across Canada’s political landscape.
Matt Jeneroux’s resignation from his MP post alters Canada’s political arithmetic, moving the Liberals closer to a majority but dispelling rumours of his defection.