Asked about positions Gladu has taken at odds with Liberal policies — including expressing anti-abortion views, vaccine skepticism, support for the trucker convoy, opposing cannabis legalization and reservations about banning conversion therapy — Carney said she is expected to support the government on core issues. Those joining the Liberal caucus support its policy goals, Carney said. "People who are joining the Liberal Party at this critical time … recognize those clear policy positions, those values." Asked if there were red lines that would prevent him accepting other defections, Carney cited core Liberal principles. Carney would not be drawn on whether more defections were expected during the Liberal convention in Montreal over the weekend.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2026 13:57 UTC