Carney's Liberals Gain the Most Controversial Conservative Floor Crosser Yet! What It REALLY Means

April 10, 2026·14 min·1 clip

Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladue's unexpected move to the Liberal caucus sparks debate about party loyalty and policy shifts.

The episode opens with Bill Kelly introducing the surprising news of Marilyn Gladue's floor crossing from the Conservative to Liberal caucus. He notes that while more crossings were expected, Gladue was an unexpected choice. Kelly discusses the Liberal policy convention in Montreal, where Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the move, stating it does not signal a policy change but rather Gladue adopting Liberal policies. Carney's phrase 'unity doesn't mean uniformity' is highlighted as a key theme, with Kelly referencing Stilvan Gilbeau as an example of internal Liberal dissent. The host delves into Gladue's background, including her support for the trucker convoy and extreme views on issues like conversion therapy, questioning how she will reconcile this with Liberal stances. Kelly shifts to the Conservative perspective, criticizing Pierre Poilievre's hypocrisy for opposing floor crossings now despite voting against a 2012 bill that would have required by-elections for such moves. He mentions other figures like Peter McKay who also voted against it. The episode explores broader Conservative leadership problems, citing polls showing Carney's popularity over Poilievre and Canadians' dislike of Poilievre's attitude. Kelly discusses Katie Merrifield's resignation as Conservative communications director, framing it as part of failed rebranding efforts for Poilievre. He suggests more floor crossings may occur due to dissatisfaction within the Conservative caucus. The host concludes by encouraging listeners to share the podcast and tune into the live stream, thanking producer Madeline Kelly and sponsor Wizens Law.

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