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How rare is it for a prime minister to attract 4 floor-crossers in 4 months?

March 13, 2026

Floor-crossing has always been a feature of Canadian politics dating back to the first Parliament — and seeing four opposition MPs jump ship to join the government in a matter of months is rare but not unprecedented.

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