New Liberal MP Idlout says threats to the North key to her floor-crossing decision

Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP

OTTAWA - Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to join the Liberal government ultimately convinced her to cross the floor.

Idlout says she felt she was 'betraying' her constituents by staying with NDP

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says feedback from constituents pleading with her to join the Liberal government ultimately led her to cross the floor.

Party Leaders React to NDP MP Crossing Floor to Join Liberals as Governing Party Gets Closer to Majority

Several MPs have reacted to the news that another MP, this time from the NDP, has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, who are now closer to reaching a majority. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said she decided to join the Liberals because of “new threats against our sovereignty” impacting the North, adding it would be more effective to be part of the government to represent her region. Prime Minister Carney said the party was “very honoured” to welco…

New Liberal MP Idlout says threats to the North key to her floor-crossing decision

OTTAWA - Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says having a say in decisions affecting her community at a critical time for Canada's North was a key factor in her decision to

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout cites Northern priorities in joining Liberals

Former NDP MP points to threats against Canada’s sovereignty and pressures on the well-being of people in the region

Timing of ex-NDP MP Idlout’s exit ‘surprising’ in wake of speech at Lewis leadership event, say strategists

The Liberal’s newest MP appeared at a campaign event for Avi Lewis only days before crossing the floor. There's a 'big gap' between Lewis and the prime minister's policies, says former MP Matthew Dubé.