A Conservative MP in Alberta has resigned from parliament but is not crossing the floor just yet to the Liberals.

In a statement released Thursday, Jeneroux says it was not an easy decision, but believes it is the right one.

“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Polievre’s Conservatives, offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world,” says Jeneroux. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision.”

He says although it was not the outcome he anticipated, he has admiration for many who were elected to the House of Commons.

“With all of this in mind, today I spoke with our Opposition Whip – a colleague and friend for whom I have the utmost respect – to inform him of my decision to resign as a Member of Parliament.”

The move comes just two days after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled Budget 2025 and Nova Scotia’s Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to the Liberals.

That move brought Carney’s Liberal’s just two seats shy of a majority government.

Jeneroux says, for now his focus is on his family.

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