FEDERAL NDP Leader Don Davies on Tuesday announced that NDP MP Lori Idlout from Nunavut has decided to join the Liberal caucus.

Davies said: “The position of the New Democrats on floor crossing is longstanding and clear.  We believe that when someone rejects the decision of their electors and wants to join another party, they should put that decision to their voters.

“In a democracy, something as important as the choice of party representation in Parliament must always remain with our constituents. We believe that should happen here.”

Over the past few months, three Conservative MPs have joined the Liberal caucus: Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont, Toronto MP Michael Ma and Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux.

Three byelections will be taking place on April 13 in Ontario’s Scarborough Southwest, and University–Rosedale, and Quebec’s Terrebonne, and the Liberals could end up with a majority in the House of Commons.