The MP for Edmonton Riverbend said he couldn’t sit on the sidelines.
Speaking alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney following his decision to cross the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals, Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux explained his reasoning. Noting how the world is rapidly changing, Jeneroux referenced Carney’s Davos speech and ambitious agenda for Canada as key to his decision:
Jeneroux’s full statement can be read below:
The Prime Minister put out the following statement:
“I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government.
Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice. I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service as a strong voice for Edmonton Riverbend in Parliament.
For more than a decade, Matt has been entrusted by Albertans to help shape a stronger future. He was first elected to Alberta’s Legislature in 2012 and to Canada’s Parliament in 2015 — earning four consecutive mandates in the House of Commons.
In Ottawa, he has taken on portfolios that are central to Canada’s economic strength, security, and national resilience — including as Shadow Minister for supply chains, innovation, infrastructure, health, and housing.
He is a strong voice in international engagement and parliamentary diplomacy, having served as Vice-Chair of the Canada-UK Interparliamentary Association and Founder of the Canada-ASEAN Parliamentary Group, and building direct working relationships with lawmakers across NATO, Europe, Asia, Africa, the United States and the OSCE.
As a new special advisor on economic and security partnerships, Matt’s leadership will contribute to strengthening Canada’s alliances and trade partnerships, advancing Canada’s leadership in global security cooperation, and building our strength at home.
The world has changed, and Canada must change with it. This is a time to come together — and together, we will build a stronger future for Edmonton, Alberta, and all Canadians.”
Carney also praised Jeneroux during a media availability in Edmonton:
The Liberals are now three seats short of a majority. With two upcoming byelections in Ontario seats considered safe for the Liberals, the byelection in Terrebonne (which the Liberals won by one vote before the Supreme Court annulled the result) could decide whether the Liberals get a majority, though more floor crossers could make it a moot point.
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