Matt Jeneroux
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative Member of Parliament representing Edmonton-Riverbend, first elected in 2015. He recently announced his resignation amid a tumultuous period for the Conservative Party, following the defection of another MP to the Liberals. Jeneroux has expressed his focus on family and plans to address the House of Commons one final time before stepping down. His departure has been noted as significant within the party, reflecting ongoing internal challenges as the Conservatives navigate a leadership review and recent electoral setbacks.
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He attended his first Liberal caucus meeting on Wednesday after announcing his move across the aisle last week.
Liberals move forward with nominations as election talk ramps up
Canada· 2026-02-26
Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join the Liberals after being inspired by Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech.
Mark Carney the political neophyte has some awfully good political chopsCanada· 2026-02-20
Matt Jeneroux is joining the Liberal caucus, the third Conservative MP to break with his party.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to LiberalsCanada· 2026-02-18
The number of Conservative votes in the House is complicated by the status of Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux, who announced plans to resign in November.
Liberals press Poilievre to deliver on pledge to fast-track affordability, crime measuresCanada· 2026-01-26
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has said he’s leaving office, a decision announced after speculation he was also planning to cross the floor.
A majority government built with floor-crossers is not legitimate, Poilievre saysCanada· 2025-12-18
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative MP rumored to have considered defecting but announced his plan to resign from the Commons.
Potential disaster looms over Pierre Poilievre’s leadershipCanada· 2025-12-14
Another Conservative MP, Matt Jeneroux from Alberta, then announced that he would resign later in November.
Conservative Michael Ma crosses floor to Canada's Liberals, putting Carney's government closer to majority
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12Matt Jeneroux is another Conservative MP who announced he is leaving politics.
Ontario MP Michael Ma crosses floor to Liberals, putting party one seat short of majorityCanada· 2025-12-12
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative MP who announced his resignation and did not vote.
Canadians’ lack of appetite for an election means smooth sailing for Carney’s first budgetCanada· 2025-11-18
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative MP who announced plans to resign.
Liberal government survives confidence vote on federal budgetCanada· 2025-11-18
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative MP who announced his resignation to spend more time with family.
Canada's parliament narrowly approves Prime Minister Carney's first federal budgetUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Matt Jeneroux is a Conservative MP who announced he would resign in the spring and did not vote in the last two confidence votes.
Liberals head into final confidence vote on federal budget expecting a narrow winCanada· 2025-11-17
Mr. Jeneroux, who had represented the Edmonton Riverbend riding for a decade, announced he was resigning.
Poilievre says he won’t change leadership style after loss of two Conservative MPsCanada· 2025-11-13Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from Parliament shortly after Mr. d'Entremont's defection.
Can the Conservative caucus please eat a Snickers bar?Canada· 2025-11-12
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from the House of Commons.
'Felt like a frat house': Canada MP says Pierre Poilievre's party not serious; he was yelled at, called 'snake'
India· 2025-11-10Matt Jeneroux is an Edmonton Conservative MP rumored to be considering crossing the floor.
The threat of defections that could puncture Poilievre’s swaggerCanada· 2025-11-10Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from Parliament, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
A dramatic week that buried the budget but left the Liberals purring anywayCanada· 2025-11-08
Matt Jeneroux, a long-serving Edmonton MP, announced his surprise resignation just seven months after he was narrowly re-elected.
Carney survives two confidence votes on budget, quashing fears of winter election | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Matt Jeneroux, the Conservative MP who late Thursday said he was resigning – but not crossing the floor.
Conservatives try to regroup after a difficult week of internal dramaCanada· 2025-11-08
Matt Jeneroux, a Conservative MP from Alberta, resigned from parliament to spend more time with family.
Conservatives accuse Canada's Carney of being 'undemocratic' as MP resignsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he’s resigning from the Conservative caucus but he isn’t crossing over to another party.
Mixed feelings in Nova Scotia riding after Tory MP Chris d’Entremont crosses floorCanada· 2025-11-07
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced he’s resigning, another surprising development during a high-stakes week for the minority Liberal Parliament.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns, second to leave caucus this weekCanada· 2025-11-07
