Episode Details

Breaking news today in Canadian politics with the floor crossing of former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal Party, with a special advisor role to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Is this the ‘betrayal’ its being framed as? What other politics news is at play? Let’s talk about it!

Tune into Episode 373 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.

This politics news update was recorded on February 18, 2026.

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FURTHER READING

MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberals, citing ‘national unity crisis’

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jeneroux-joins-liberals-9.7095322

The post-Poilievre leadership race has begun

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-post-poilievre-leadership-race-has-begun/

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservative-matt-jeneroux-joins-liberals/

Three Conservative MPs who met with far-right German politician will stay in caucus

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/three-conservative-mps-remain-in-caucus-1.6769523