Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns from Parliament
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux from Edmonton has announced his resignation from the House of Commons, a move that could help the Liberals move their budget forward without other parties’ backing.
Jeneroux confirmed his departure in a letter released Thursday but did not specify his reasons for stepping away from federal politics. His exact resignation date remains uncertain, as does whether he will take part in the remaining budget-related votes this week.
Earlier reports had suggested Jeneroux might switch to the Liberals, following Chris d’Entremont’s decision to cross the floor earlier this week. Jeneroux, however, did not participate—neither in person nor virtually—in Thursday’s vote on the Conservative subamendment to the budget motion. The motion was defeated with the Liberals, Bloc Québécois, NDP, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May voting against it.
“I wanted one last opportunity to address the House,” Jeneroux stated.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre later mentioned on X that Jeneroux plans to formally step down in the spring. The next vote, on the Bloc amendment, is expected Friday, followed by the full budget motion later in November.
After Jeneroux’s departure, the Conservatives’ seat count in the House will drop to 142, compared to 22 for the Bloc Québécois, seven for the NDP, and one for the Greens.
Author’s Summary
Matt Jeneroux’s resignation from Parliament shakes up the Conservatives and may bring the Liberals closer to passing their budget without opposition support.