Newly Minted Liberal Matt Jeneroux Says He Won’t Criticize Tories Despite Party Switch

Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux responds to questions from journalists after attending his first meeting of the Liberal caucus since crossing the floor from the Conservatives, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Feb. 25, 2026. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

The Liberal government’s newest MP says he won’t disparage his former Conservative colleagues who have been critical of his decision to cross the floor.

Veteran Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux last week announced his intention to switch allegiances and join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s administration, only a few months after he indicated his desire to retire from politics this spring.