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Marilyn Gladu Defects to Liberals, Strengthening Carney's Majority Bid

4/8/2026

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On April 8, 2026, Marilyn Gladu, Conservative MP, defected to the Liberal Party, boosting Carney toward majority.
The Liberals hold 171 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons and seek gains on April 13, 2026.
The defection is the fourth Conservative departure since November, increasing pressure on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Carney seeks a majority to address U.S. trade measures amid uncertainty and has no plan for an early election.

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On April 8, 2026, Marilyn Gladu, Conservative MP, defected to the Liberal Party, boosting Carney toward majority.
The Liberals hold 171 seats in the 343-seat House of Commons and seek gains on April 13, 2026.
The defection is the fourth Conservative departure since November, increasing pressure on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Carney seeks a majority to address U.S. trade measures amid uncertainty and has no plan for an early election.