The Decibel Two Conservative MPs are gone. Where does the party go from here?
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Nov 12, 2025 
In this discussion, Campbell Clark, chief political writer at The Globe and Mail, dives into the recent turmoil within the Conservative Party as two MPs defect. He explores the implications of Chris d’Entremont’s floor crossing to the Liberals and Matt Jeneroux's resignation, emphasizing the fragility of the minority government. Campbell analyzes why MPs choose to switch sides, past defections, and the potential consequences for Pierre Poilievre's leadership. This upheaval also provides Mark Carney with a unique opportunity to advance his agenda.
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One Defection Changes Parliamentary Math
- Chris D'Entremont's defection gave the Liberals 170 seats, edging them closer to a majority.
- That one-seat shift makes the government vulnerable to confidence votes and changes opposition strategy.
Office Confrontation That Pushed A Defection
- Chris D'Entremont said Andrew Scheer and Chris Warkentin barged into his office and called him a snake, which helped push him to cross the floor.
- Conservatives dispute the confrontation but it exposed caucus tensions over a protective clique around Poilievre.
Missed Parliamentary Ritual Signals Weakness
- Pierre Poilievre failed to move the formal budget amendment, a routine parliamentary duty for opposition leaders.
- That lapse signalled he was rattled and undermined his authority inside Parliament.