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NDP's Idlout Joins Liberals, Shakes Up Political Landscape

3/11/2026

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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, representing Nunavut since 2021, left the NDP to join the Liberals, potentially aiding Prime Minister Mark Carney.
NDP Interim Leader Don Davies expressed disappointment and urged MPs to resign and seek voter approval before switching.
Idlout's departure follows three Conservative MPs defecting.
The Liberals now need two wins in three upcoming byelections on April 13 to reach a narrow majority.

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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, representing Nunavut since 2021, left the NDP to join the Liberals, potentially aiding Prime Minister Mark Carney.
NDP Interim Leader Don Davies expressed disappointment and urged MPs to resign and seek voter approval before switching.
Idlout's departure follows three Conservative MPs defecting.
The Liberals now need two wins in three upcoming byelections on April 13 to reach a narrow majority.