Ontario MP’s defection brings Liberals up to 171 seats

The Liberals have picked up another Conservative floor-crosser, bringing them one seat closer to a majority government.

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu announced on Wednesday she is joining the government benches.

“The past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced, and I’ve heard clearly from constituents that you want serious leadership and a real plan to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy,”

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