Your World Tonight Floor crossing MP speaks out, Super Typhoon hits the Philippines, Quebec Doctors protest, and more
Nov 9, 2025
John Paul Tasker, a CBC political reporter, discusses former Conservative MP Chris D'Entremont's dramatic defection to the Liberals and the challenges he faced. Susan Ormiston, an international correspondent, provides insights on COP30 and the controversial offshore drilling near the Amazon. Additionally, Katie Simpson highlights the severe implications of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown on SNAP benefits and food banks. These urgent topics reveal the interconnectedness of politics, climate change, and social issues.
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MP Describes Confrontation That Prompted Defection
- Chris D'Entremont says Conservative leaders barged into his office and called him a snake when they learned he was being courted by the Liberals.
- He describes the party culture as frat-house-like and says harassment pushed him to cross the floor.
Internal Party Strife Can Change Parliamentary Balance
- Political infighting and leadership style can produce defections that shift parliamentary math toward a majority.
- D'Entremont says several other Conservatives are contemplating floor-crossing, which could hand the Liberals a majority.
Super Typhoon Forces Massive Evacuations
- Typhoon Fenghuang made landfall with nearly 200 km/h winds, forcing nearly one million people to evacuate in the Philippines.
- The storm follows Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed over 200 people and left resources stretched thin.