Chris d'Entremont's floor crossing met with mix of admiration, admonition at home in N.S.

Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia

MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservative Party and join the governing Liberals has stirred varied opinions in his home province of Nova Scotia. Some people fully support his choice, while others feel he misled voters about his true intentions.

Reason Behind the Switch

D'Entremont, representing Acadie-Annapolis, explained to reporters on Wednesday that he left the Conservative caucus because he no longer felt aligned with leader Pierre Poilievre's direction.

Local Perspectives

“That does not surprise me. I think of Poilievre as a right-winger. I personally would run too.”

— Linda Gregory, warden of the Municipality of the District of Digby, whose area is part of d'Entremont's riding

Gregory acknowledged that while d'Entremont has long been recognized as a "staunch Conservative," his decision to change parties was unexpected. She highlighted his integrity and commitment to community welfare.

“He’s also got a lot of integrity. He’s a very caring person, caring about his community, caring about what’s best. When he walked across the floor, he made a decision that was very heart-wrenching for him to make the best choice for our community.”

Political Background

D'Entremont was first elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in 2003 as a Progressive Conservative.
He was re-elected four times and served in multiple cabinet roles.
Later, he pursued federal politics, winning the seat of West Nova (now Acadie-Annapolis).
In 2019, he was the only non-Liberal MP elected in Nova Scotia.

Author's summary: Chris d'Entremont’s shift from Conservative to Liberal reveals deep local divisions, balancing personal integrity and political realignment in Nova Scotia.

CBC — 2025-11-06

Chris d'Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Mixed Reactions in Nova Scotia

Reason Behind the Switch

Local Perspectives

Political Background

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