Alberta MP Jeneroux Defects to Liberals

Ottawa, Feb. 18, 2026 – Alberta Member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux defected from the Conservative Party to join the Liberal caucus on Wednesday, becoming the third Conservative lawmaker to cross the floor in the past three months.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the move in a social media post shortly after 10 a.m., stating he was honoured to welcome Jeneroux as the newest member of the Liberal caucus. Carney highlighted Jeneroux's role as a strong voice for his Edmonton Riverbend riding and appointed him special adviser on economic and security partnerships. "Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice," Carney wrote. "I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service."

Jeneroux, who has represented Edmonton Riverbend since winning a federal election in 2015, had announced in November 2025 that he planned to resign his seat in the spring, citing family reasons. The announcement came days after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont left the Conservatives to join the Liberals, sparking speculation about further defections. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated at the...