Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he's resigning from the House

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Announces Resignation from Parliament

Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has declared his intention to resign from his seat in the House of Commons, a move that could ease the Liberals' path to passing their current budget without outside party support.

Jeneroux released a letter on Thursday confirming his decision but did not provide specific reasons for leaving federal politics. The exact timing of his departure remains uncertain, as does whether he will participate in any remaining budget-related votes.

Jeneroux said he wanted "one last opportunity to address the House."

Earlier this week, Jeneroux was seen as a potential candidate to cross the floor to join the Liberals, following Chris d’Entremont’s defection. However, he neither attended in person nor voted virtually on the Conservative subamendment to the budget motion Thursday night. The amendment was defeated, with the Liberals, Bloc Québécois, NDP, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May voting against it.

In a message posted on X, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre noted that Jeneroux intended to step down officially in the spring. The next major vote—on the Bloc amendment—is scheduled for Friday, ahead of the final budget motion later in November.

Once Jeneroux’s resignation takes effect, the Conservative caucus would be reduced to 142 seats in the House of Commons, while the Bloc would hold 22, the NDP 7, and the Greens 1.

Author’s Summary

Matt Jeneroux’s resignation signals a shifting balance in Parliament and may strengthen the Liberal government’s position on the forthcoming budget vote.

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