Canada’s Liberals edge closer to majority after Conservative lawmaker crosses floor

Rookie Michael Ma leaves Conservative party for ‘steady, practical approach’ of Mark Carney’s governmentCanada’s ruling Liberals have edged closer to a majority government after a Conservative lawmaker crossed the floor, in yet another blow to the struggling Tories.Rookie lawmaker Michael...

<p>Rookie Michael Ma leaves Conservative party for ‘steady, practical approach’ of Mark Carney’s government</p><p>Canada’s ruling Liberals have edged closer to a majority government after a Conservative lawmaker crossed the floor, in yet another blow to the struggling Tories.</p><p>Rookie lawmaker Michael Ma said late on Thursday that he had decided to leave the Conservative party, for “the steady, practical approach” of prime minister <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/mark-carney">Mark Carney</a>’s government, which he said would “deliver on the priorities I hear every day, including affordability and the economy”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/12/canada-liberals-government-majority-conservative-michael-ma">Continue reading...</a>
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