OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party, marking a significant shift in Canada’s political landscape.
NDP Announces Departure
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies confirmed Idlout’s decision in a statement released Tuesday evening around 9:45 p.m. He expressed that the party feels “very disappointed” with her choice to leave.
Impact on Parliament
First elected in 2021, Idlout represents the third MP to defect to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government in recent months. The move strengthens the Liberals’ position, bringing their seat count to 170— just two seats short of a majority.
Developments continue to unfold as the political realignment takes shape.
