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Former Conservative MP Joins Liberals, Breaking Long Streak

2/18/2026

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Matt Jeneroux, former Conservative MP for Edmonton-Riverbend, defected to the Liberal Party.
He was appointed as a special advisor to Prime Minister Mark Carney on economic and security partnerships.
The move marks the third Conservative MP to cross to the Liberals in three months.
Jeneroux previously announced plans to step down for family reasons, but has returned.
Edmonton-Riverbend has not elected a Liberal since 1968, making his shift significant.

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Matt Jeneroux, former Conservative MP for Edmonton-Riverbend, defected to the Liberal Party.
He was appointed as a special advisor to Prime Minister Mark Carney on economic and security partnerships.
The move marks the third Conservative MP to cross to the Liberals in three months.
Jeneroux previously announced plans to step down for family reasons, but has returned.
Edmonton-Riverbend has not elected a Liberal since 1968, making his shift significant.