Ex-Conservative MP Jeneroux facing backlash after joining Carney Liberals
Matt Jeneroux said Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos inspired him and made him realize he "couldn't sit on the sidelines" anymore.
On Thursday's live stream, Sheila Gunn Reid and Tamara Ugolini reacted to former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal Party.
Jeneroux, the Conservative MP for Edmonton Riverbend since 2015, crossed the floor to join Carney's caucus on Wednesday, becoming the third such defection from the Conservatives in recent months and bringing the Liberals to 169 seats in the House of Commons—just three short of a majority.
Sheila condemned Jeneroux's move to join the Carney Liberals after running as a Conservative under Pierre Poilievre.
"Just months ago, well more than that for him because he hasn't shown up for work in months, but a year ago, standing up in the House of Commons saying 'the Liberals are too cozy with the IRGC,' standing up saying he's going to fight for the oil and gas sector, and then switches to the guys that are actively undermining everything," she said.
"And saying 'oh it was Carney's Davos speech.' You mean the Davos speech that took a sideways swipe at Donald Trump and then resulted in more trade fallout. That was your inspiration to come back to work? Absolutely not. What did they give you Matt? What did they give for you to sell your soul like this?" Sheila continued.
Fire floor-crossing Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux!
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) February 19, 2026
Four months ago, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux went on record and denied everything. Rumours were swirling that he was going to cross the floor. He had met with Mark Carney. Conservative sources said pressure was building.
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Jeneroux, who previously announced plans to retire from politics last fall amid defection rumors, reversed course after consultations with his family and constituents, stating he could best serve Canada by joining the Liberal benches and will now serve as special advisor on economic and security partnerships.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the move as a betrayal of Jeneroux's Edmonton Riverbend voters, accusing him of breaking the trust placed in him when elected under the Conservative banner.
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Peter Bradley commented 2026-02-20 21:43:00 -0500$60 million for your loyalty would be very tempting to a lot of Canadians. You would never have to work again. You might have to move to another country, to avoid meeting the people you betrayed. Perhaps your conscience would bother you for a few years. Would your wife divorce you?
For a billionaire, $60 million is pocket change.
How much corruption did drug lord Pablo Escobar cause in Colombia in the 1980’s. His method was, “Take the bribe, or take a bullet.” He died the day after his 40ith birthday. -
Bruce Atchison commented 2026-02-20 19:55:21 -0500Carney flew to Edmonton just to meet this turn coat. That alone speaks volumes. Liberals are such sleezie grifters. All that matters to Carney is globalist power. He loves the new world order that globalists are setting up. And he hates the people who could vote him out. Jasmin Laine was right about that.
