Why are MPs crossing the floor to Carney? | The House
February 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelPrime Minister Mark Carney pulled in a third Conservative MP to his government in just three months — raising questions about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's grip on his caucus and whether the Liberals are inching toward majority territory. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump overstepped on emergency tariffs, but Trump says he won’t back down. What does that mean for Canada? Also on the show, the government announced its long-awaited defence industrial strategy, with ambitious goals to boost exports, create jobs and award 70 per cent of defence contracts to Canadian companies. And, as the NDP leadership race enters its final stretch, what direction will the party choose next?
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