Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns from Parliament
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has announced that he will step down from his seat in the House of Commons following several days of speculation about his possible move to the governing Liberal Party. The decision comes at the end of a turbulent week for the Conservatives.
According to a letter obtained by the National Post, Jeneroux, who represents the Edmonton Riverbend constituency, informed Conservative Party Whip Chris Warkentin on Thursday of his plan to resign on an unspecified date.
“It was not an easy decision, but it is, I believe, the right one,”
Jeneroux wrote in the letter. He did not provide a reason for his sudden departure. First elected in 2015, he emphasized his appreciation for colleagues from across party lines.
“I hold deep admiration for the many remarkable individuals on both sides of the aisle,”
his letter noted, with only a brief reference to party leader Pierre Poilievre.
This marks the second resignation from the Conservative caucus within three days, adding pressure on the party ahead of a leadership review scheduled for January.
Author’s Summary:
Matt Jeneroux’s unexpected resignation follows days of speculation and signals growing internal tension within the Conservative Party before its upcoming leadership review.