Right-wing Outlets React to Conservative Floor Crossing and Carney's First Budget
This week, activist media focused on several storylines linked to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government and its first budget, which may also be its last depending on upcoming events.
Chris D’Entremont’s Party Switch
Sheila Gunn Reid, an Alberta reporter for Rebel Media, highlighted a major surprise: Nova Scotia MP Chris D’Entremont, a three-term Conservative member, switching to the Liberal party.
“A political self-own” by D’Entremont, who was “ousted from the Conservative caucus after publicly musing to Politico that he was ‘considering’ crossing the floor (on) the very same day the Liberals dropped a $78-billion deficit budget,” according to Gunn Reid.
However, she notes a Conservative spokesperson’s claim that D’Entremont had “technically resigned” before any formal ousting.
“Either way, his brief moment of political indecision ended with the door hitting him on the way out,” Gunn Reid concluded.
Conservative Supporters’ Response
Online reactions from Conservative supporters were harsh and immediate:
- One user labeled D’Entremont a “traitor.”
- Another commented, “Let him become the Liberals’ problem.”
This incident has stirred strong emotions among party loyalists and highlights tensions within Canadian politics as Carney’s budget unfolds.
— Sheila Gunn Reid, Rebel Media Alberta reporter
Summary: This coverage reflects the sharp divisions and reactions following MP Chris D’Entremont’s switch from the Conservative party to the Liberals amid controversial budget announcements.
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