Ontario Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu announced on Wednesday she is joining the government benches. WATCH | Carney says Gladu brings 'tremendous experience': Floor-crossing Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu 'brings tremendous experience,' Carney says | Duration 1:15 Prime Minister Mark Carney says Marilyn Gladu, an Ontario MP who on Wednesday became the latest Conservative to cross the floor and join the Liberals, brings 'a lot of experience as a politician and she's going to be a great member of our team.' Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whom Gladu endorsed during the 2022 leadership race, pointed to her January comments that floor-crossers should face voters in a byelection. Asking for a friend," wrote Conservative MP Adam Chambers on X, alluding to the controversy. Asked about her more conservative stances, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Gladu is aligned with the Liberals' "mission agenda."

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