Liberal MP Chris d’Entremont, recently elected from Acadie-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, has left the federal Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, prompting online threats that the RCMP is now investigating. His departure has sparked mixed reactions, with Conservative MPs expressing betrayal, while d’Entremont cited a lack of alignment with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s ideals. The RCMP has noted an increase in threats against elected officials, reflecting a broader concern about political violence. Amidst this turmoil, d’Entremont hinted that more Conservatives might follow his lead to the Liberals.
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