OTTAWA — Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu announced her decision to cross the floor to the Liberals on Wednesday, becoming the fourth Conservative to cross to the governing party in recent months. “Marilyn brings the practical, results-driven leadership this effort demands.”During a meeting in his office in Ottawa on Wednesday, Carney officially welcomed Gladu to his caucus. However, both Liberal and Conservative MPs told National Post that she had been feeling underutilized within the party under Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSpeaking on background, a Conservative MP said Gladu’s defection from the party is “shocking” and has left the caucus stunned. “I thought Michael Ma was a surprise, but this takes the cake,” said one Liberal MP, who spoke on background.

Source: National Post April 08, 2026 16:05 UTC