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Conservative MP in Kitchener, Ont., says Liberals tried to convince her to cross the floor

April 29, 2026

Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder, who represents the Ontario riding of Kitchener Centre, says she got a phone call from a member of the Liberal Party who tried to convince her to cross the floor. In a video post on social media, she says she was told switching sides would give her a better chance at winning the next election. She says she declined their offer.



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