Mark Carney edges closer to governing majority as floor crossings continue

Several opposition MPs have crossed the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party, moving the government closer to a governing majority. On Wednesday Marilyn Gladu became the fifth opposition MP to cross the floor to Carney's Liberals. The defections shift Parliament's seat math, weakening the opposition's ability to block legislation and confidence motions. That change makes it more likely the Liberals can pass their agenda without formal alliances.