Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia
MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservative Party and join the governing Liberals has drawn both support and criticism in his home province of Nova Scotia. Some applaud his move, while others feel he misled voters about his true intentions.
D'Entremont Explains Departure
D'Entremont, representing Acadie-Annapolis, told reporters he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt aligned with leader Pierre Poilievre's direction.
Local Response
"That does not surprise me," said Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby. "I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too."
Gregory, whose municipality lies within d'Entremont's southwest Nova Scotia riding, noted the switch was unexpected given his reputation as a "staunch Conservative."
"But he's also got a lot of integrity. He's also a very caring person, caring about his community, caring about what's best. And to me, when he walked across the floor, he made a decision that was very heart-wrenching for him to make the best choice for our community," Gregory added.
D'Entremont's Political Career
- First elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative
- Re-elected four times, holding several cabinet positions
- Later sought the federal seat of West Nova, now Acadie-Annapolis
- In 2019 federal election, became the only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia
This change highlights the complex nature of political alignment and personal conviction in Nova Scotia's evolving landscape.
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