OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament has announced his resignation, just days after another caucus member crossed the floor to join the Liberals.

Matt Jeneroux, MP for Edmonton Riverbend, said in a letter that it was "not an easy decision" but he believes it is the "right one."

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on social media that Jeneroux plans to step down as a member of Parliament next spring.

Poilievre thanked Jeneroux for his "decade of service" and said the Conservative team wished him and his family "all the best."

Jeneroux said in his letter he ran in the last election hoping that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Poilievre's Conservatives.

"I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision," Jeneroux said in his letter, adding that he spoke to

See Full Page