US EditionPoilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings
Poilievre claims Carney seeks majority through floor-crossings after Michael Ma joins Liberals, leaving them one seat short; Liberals say disgruntled Conservatives are frustrated with Poilievre.
- On Dec. 12, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of attempting to win a majority by courting floor-crossers, leaving the Liberals one seat short in the House of Commons.
- On Thursday, Michael Ma, MP for Markham–Unionville, said he decided to join the Liberals after meeting Carney and attending a holiday event, citing `This is a time for unity and decisive action for Canada's future`.
- The Conservative leader stressed that his party's focus on affordability unites Conservatives and highlighted seniors and young people struggling with food and housing costs during his year-end Rosemary Barton Live interview, while denying leadership problems.
- Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said some disgruntled Tory MPs have shared concerns with Liberals, while Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne said, `My sense is that some are at unease with this situation`.
- Poilievre argued Prime Minister Mark Carney lacks a democratic mandate and said Canadians' will must be respected, warning a Carney majority would `concentrate wealth and power` after his status earlier this year.
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Pierre Poilievre accuses Mark Carney of trying to "manipulate and orchestrate" a majority government.
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Penticton HeraldCP Poilievre says Carney is trying to manipulate his way to a majority
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should stop trying to manipulate his way to the majority government Canadians denied him in the spring election by courting floor-crossers.
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Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings
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