新斯科舍省议员Chris d'Entremont 开关到自由党, 将他们的席位数提高到170个,
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont switches to Liberals, boosting their seat count to 170 ahead of key votes.
新斯科舍省议员Chris d'Entremont已离开保守党并加入自由党,
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont has left the Conservative Party and joined the Liberals, citing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget and a desire to advance community infrastructure and economic growth in his riding.
他的行动在预算日宣布, 将自由党增加至170席,
His move, announced on budget day, increases the Liberals to 170 seats, two short of a majority, strengthening their minority government.
自由党欢迎他,认为他是一个渐进式的补充,而保守党则批评这一转变是对政党价值观的背叛。
The Liberal Party welcomed him as a progressive addition, while Conservatives criticized the switch as a betrayal of party values.
地面交锋标志着联邦政治在重要立法表决之前的显著转变。
The floor-crossing marks a notable shift in federal politics ahead of key legislative votes.