Chris d'Entremont’s Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia
Chris d'Entremont, MP for Acadie-Annapolis, recently left the Conservative Party to join the governing Liberals, stirring diverse opinions in his home province of Nova Scotia. Some support his choice, while others feel he misled voters about his intentions.
Reasons for Crossing the Floor
D'Entremont told reporters on Wednesday that he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt represented under leader Pierre Poilievre.
Local Reactions
"That does not surprise me," said Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby, which lies in d'Entremont’s riding.
"I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too."
Although the switch was unexpected, Gregory acknowledged d'Entremont’s integrity and commitment to his community.
"He's always been known as a staunch Conservative. But he's also a very caring person, caring about his community, caring about what's best."
"When he walked across the floor, he made a decision that was very heart-wrenching for him to make the best choice for our community."
Political Background
- D'Entremont was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative.
- He was re-elected four times and held several cabinet positions.
- He later ran for the federal seat in West Nova, now Acadie-Annapolis.
- In the 2019 federal election, he was the only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia.
Author’s summary: Chris d'Entremont’s move from Conservative to Liberal has divided opinion in Nova Scotia, highlighting his difficult choice shaped by personal integrity and changing political alignment.