Chris d'Entremont’s Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia
MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservative Party and join the governing Liberals has caused varied responses in his home province of Nova Scotia. While some people fully back his choice, others feel he did not honestly communicate his intentions to voters.
Reasons Behind the Shift
D'Entremont, representing the riding of Acadie-Annapolis, explained to reporters on Wednesday that he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt represented by leader Pierre Poilievre’s party.
“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.”
Unexpected But Understandable
Gregory’s municipality is part of d'Entremont’s southwest Nova Scotia riding. She described the switch as unexpected because he had long been recognized as a “staunch Conservative.”
“But he’s also got a lot of integrity. He’s a very caring person, caring about his community, caring about what’s best. When he walked across the floor, he made a decision that was very heart-wrenching for him to make the best choice for our community,” Gregory added.
Political Background
- D'Entremont was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative.
- He was re-elected four times and served in various cabinet roles.
- He later sought the federal seat of West Nova, which is now called Acadie-Annapolis.
- In the 2019 federal election, he became the only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia.
His recent party change marks a significant moment in his long political career.
Summary: Chris d'Entremont’s shift from Conservative to Liberal surprised many but reflects his commitment to represent his community’s evolving needs.