Power & Politics Now 2 MPs short, will the Liberals reach a majority?
Nov 5, 2025
Join Sean Fraser, Federal Justice Minister from Nova Scotia, as he discusses the recent budget, highlighting investments in jobs, infrastructure, and the need for strategic deficit spending. He also addresses Chris d'Entremont's surprising switch to the Liberals and its impact on parliamentary dynamics. Scott Aitchison, the Conservative housing critic, critiques the budget's housing measures, arguing they fall short and emphasizing the burdens faced by young Canadians. Sparks fly as they dive into the implications of floor-crossing and party unity.
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Budget Framed As Economic Defence
- The budget frames large investments as necessary to protect Canada's economy amid global trade disruption.
- Sean Fraser argues these measures will create good-paying jobs and position Canada strongly among G7 economies.
Defection Changes Parliamentary Math
- Chris D'Entremont's defection makes the Liberals two seats closer to a majority and reshapes parliamentary math.
- The move intensified speculation about further Conservative defections and intra-party tensions under Pierre Poilievre.
Attract Members With Good Governance
- Don't recruit defections overtly; instead, demonstrate good governance to attract others organically.
- Sean Fraser urged letting 'good governance' and behaviour draw interested MPs rather than active recruitment.