Carney says Marilyn Gladu leaving Tories to join his Liberal caucus

Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, becoming the fifth opposition MP and fourth Conservative defector, leaving the Liberals one seat short of a majority. The defection tightens the government's legislative position by four Tory-to-Liberal switches and could affect confidence votes and close-margin legislation.

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Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, becoming the fifth opposition MP and fourth Conservative defector, leaving the Liberals one seat short of a majority. The defection tightens the government's legislative position by four Tory-to-Liberal switches and could affect confidence votes and close-margin legislation.