Calgary MP Ibrahim Traoré Joins Liberals, Citing Value Clash
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor on November 4, 2025, departing the Conservative Party to join the Liberal caucus, a move that immediately ignited widespread political discussion across the country. The defection, coming shortly after the federal budget was tabled, sees d'Entremont align with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, bringing the Liberals closer to a potential majority. D'Entremont cited the budget's alignment with his riding's priorities and concerns about Conservative leadership as reasons for his decision.
This shift in federal allegiances resonates uniquely in Calgary, a city long recognized as a Conservative stronghold. While the 2025 federal election saw Calgary's voters elect Conservative MPs in 10 of its 11 ridings, the city is not entirely monolithic. Calgary Confederation, for instance, elected a Liberal MP, demonstrating that some ridings are becoming increasingly competitive.
The timing of d'Entremont's move also gains local relevance as the Conservative Party is slated to hold a leadership review for Pierre Poilievre in Calgary this January. Such a high-profile defection weeks before a leadership review in a key Conservative city adds another layer of intrigue to the federal political narrative, emphasizing how national political currents continue to ripple through Calgary's dynamic political landscape.
