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“Conservative Party hit by dual resignations in budget tumult”

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The Conservative party faced setbacks with two resignations during budget week. Firstly, Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont switched to the Liberals due to disagreements with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s political approach. Subsequently, Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux stepped down, citing the desire to spend more time with his family. Sources suggest Jeneroux was considering defecting to the Liberals in discussions with Prime Minister Carney. Seasoned federal politics journalist Stephen Maher provides insights into the unfolding high-stakes political developments. Maher, known for his book “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau,” offers analysis on the situation. For transcripts of Front Burner, visit the CBC website. Subscribe to Front Burner on various podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more updates.

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