The Big Story Can Poilievre keep his party from falling apart?
Nov 6, 2025
Glen McGregor, a seasoned political correspondent for CityNews, breaks down the recent floor crossing of MP Chris d'Entremont from Conservative to Liberal. He explores how Poilievre's aggressive leadership style may be alienating centrist Conservatives. McGregor also discusses the implications for party loyalty as tensions mount leading up to the leadership review. With rumors of potential defections and a changing Conservative identity, the future of Poilievre's leadership hangs in the balance amidst evolving party dynamics.
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Longtime Red Tory Switches Sides
- Chris D'Entremont crossed from the Conservatives to the Liberals citing a desire to be more constructive in opposition.
- His long history as a Nova Scotia progressive conservative made such a move unsurprising to Glen McGregor.
RCMP Comments Widen Party Rift
- Poilievre's public attack on the RCMP alarmed centrist conservatives who value strong police support.
- That rhetoric likely pushed some red Tories toward defecting or distancing themselves from his leadership.
Election Loss Triggers Formal Review
- Losing an election creates formal and informal pressure on party leaders through scheduled reviews.
- The Conservative Party requires a leadership review in January because Poilievre lost the federal election.