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Canadian opposition lawmaker defects to Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government

A Canadian opposition lawmaker joined Prime Minister Mark Carney's governing Liberal Party on Tuesday, a political coup on a day when the government announced its budget for the year.

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Canadian Member of Parliament quits opposition party to join Carney's Liberal government

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Prime Minister Carney thanks Nova Scotia MP d'Entremont for joining Liberal caucus

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Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont resigns from caucus, party

Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont has resigned from the Conservative caucus and the party.

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Former Conservative Party president says floor crossing a betrayal

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Liberals welcome former Tory d'Entremont into caucus, roll out welcome mat for more

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More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation

Often times it came following a change in leadership, or sometimes a complete overhaul of the party itself.

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Liberals confirm they courted MP for years before he quit the Conservatives

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Canada's Carney welcomes MP who defected to the Liberals

Conservative MP joins Canada’s Liberal government, moving Carney closer to majority government

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Canada’s Liberal Party, moving Mark Carney one step closer to securing a majority government. The move reflects a concerted push from the Liberals to ensure Carney’s legislative agenda is safe until 2029.

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Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. On Tuesday, she replaced Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum.

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Lammy makes history as first black politician to lead Prime Minister’s Questions

The Deputy Prime Minister was standing in for Sir Keir Starmer while the Prime Minister attends Cop30 in Brazil.

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Kosovo's parliament fails to elect prime minister as snap election looms

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sunday, increasing the likelihood that a snap election will be called to break a political deadlock following an inconclusive parliamentary vote in February.

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Macron puts Lecornu back as France's prime minister just days after he quit

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget.

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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.