Hours after the Liberal government picked up another member in a surprise floor crossing, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon claimed he’s spoken to other Conservative MPs who are increasingly disgruntled with that party’s leadership.

“There are lots of Conservatives, I assure you, who do not like [Leader Pierre] Poilievre’s approach,” he said Friday morning at a news conference.

“You have seen two to date. There are others, for sure. Others exist.”

The final day of the winter sitting ended with a bombshell, when Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday evening he was leaving the Conservative caucus and joining the Liberals. It marks the second floor crossing in as many months.

MacKinnon, who plays a key role in stickhandling the government’s day-to-day affairs, alleged he and hi

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