Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Divides Opinion in Nova Scotia
Reaction to MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservative Party and join the governing Liberals has sparked mixed feelings in his home province of Nova Scotia. Some residents fully support his choice, while others feel he misled voters about his intentions.
Reason for Leaving Conservatives
D'Entremont, representing Acadie-Annapolis, told reporters he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt represented by party leader Pierre Poilievre.
Local Reaction
“That does not surprise me,” said Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby, which is within d'Entremont's riding. “I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too.”
Despite this, Gregory noted that the move was unexpected since d'Entremont has long been known as a "staunch Conservative."
“But he’s also got a lot of integrity. He’s a very caring person about his community and what’s best for it. When he walked across the floor, it was a very difficult decision made with our community’s interests at heart,” Gregory added.
D'Entremont’s Political Background
- First elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative
- Re-elected four times with multiple cabinet roles
- Later pursued a federal seat for West Nova, now known as Acadie-Annapolis
- The only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia during the 2019 federal election
D'Entremont’s floor crossing highlights the complexity of political allegiance, balancing personal values with party politics.