During his brief and ill-fated time as leader of the Liberal Party, Michael Ignatieff invited Canadians to join him inside the "big red tent." Fifteen years after Ignatieff's time as Liberal leader came to a sudden end, Mark Carney is exploring just how big of a tent the Liberal Party can build. In the past several months, Carney's Liberals have gained a remarkable five MPs who chose to cross the floor from other parties. And if or when Begum makes it to Ottawa, she will find that the Liberal caucus includes, somewhat surprisingly, Marilyn Gladu. WATCH | Canada needs 'serious' leader, Gladu says: Canada needs 'serious' leader, 5th floor-crossing MP says | Duration 1:40 Ontario Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu announced on Wednesday she would be joining the Liberals.

Source: CBC News April 09, 2026 18:38 UTC