Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia
MP Chris d'Entremont’s recent switch from the Conservative Party to the governing Liberals has stirred debate in his home province of Nova Scotia. Some residents fully support his decision, while others feel he misled voters about his intentions.
Reasons for Leaving the Conservative Party
D'Entremont, the representative for Acadie-Annapolis, explained his departure from the Conservative caucus during a media briefing on Wednesday, stating he no longer felt represented under leader Pierre Poilievre's direction.
Local Responses to the Decision
“That does not surprise me,” said Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby. “I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too.”
Though Gregory’s municipality lies within d’Entremont’s riding in southwest Nova Scotia, she described his switch as unexpected given his history as a “staunch Conservative.”
“But he’s also got a lot of integrity. He’s a very caring person, concerned about his community and what’s best. To me, when he walked across the floor, he made a heart-wrenching decision for the good of our community,” Gregory added.
Political Career Overview
- D'Entremont was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative.
- He secured re-election four times and held several cabinet roles before pursuing federal office.
- He won the West Nova federal seat, now renamed Acadie-Annapolis.
- In the 2019 federal election, he was the only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia.
Author's summary: Chris d'Entremont's party switch reflects a difficult personal decision rooted in his evolving political representation, eliciting both support and criticism within his Nova Scotia community.
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