CONSERVATIVE MP Marilyn Gladu from Ontario’s Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong riding has joined the Liberals, that will give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government even if they fail to win the Quebec riding of Terrebonne in Monday’s byelections.
The Liberals are expected win easily in the byelections in Ontario’s Scarborough Southwest, and University—Rosedale ridings.
Carney said in a post on X: “At this important moment for our country’s future, Canadians with a broad range of experience and perspectives are uniting to build Canada strong. I am honoured to welcome Marilyn Gladu today as the newest member of this government and our Liberal caucus.
“In a time of global economic uncertainty, Canada’s success will depend on how we build ambition into progress and strengths into sustained advantage. Marilyn brings the practical, results-driven leadership this effort demands.
“Having spent decades of her career in engineering and international business, she understands what it takes to create good jobs, strengthen supply chains, and ensure Canadian industry can compete in a rapidly changing global economy.
“She has been elected by the people of Sarnia—Lambton–Bkejwanong in four straight elections since 2015, and repeatedly earned recognition from colleagues across Parliament for her proven willingness to work constructively across party lines.
“I’m looking forward to working closely with Marilyn to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy, meeting the challenges of a changing world with lasting opportunities for all.”
Gladu said in a post on X: “The past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced and I’ve heard clearly from constituents that you want serious leadership and a real plan to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy.
“That is why I have decided to join Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s new government as the newest member of his caucus. It is a privilege to have served as your member of Parliament for more than a decade and I have made a choice to do the best thing for our community’s priorities, and importantly, for our country.”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said in a post on X: “Mark Carney is seizing a costly Liberal majority that voters denied him, and doing so through backroom deals.
“In January, MP Gladu said that floor crossers should face voters in a byelection to give voters the final say. I could not agree more.
“She should do so. The people in her community voted for our Conservative vision of a Canada that is affordable, safe, and strong at home, not for the costly Liberal government she has now joined.
“She should honour her word and let voters decide.”
