Hi Tom, I would also add that there was a private members bill in 2011 in the Canadian Parliament that, if passed, would have required a floor crossing MP to stand down for a by-election. The bill was spoken against by Michelle Rempel Garner and Scott Reid, both Conservatives. Upon the vote, the record shows that Pierre Poilievre, Jason Kenney, and Ms Rempel along with what looked like the entire Conservative party voted against it. According to thoughts from the conservative speeches at the time, it would unduly restrict the freedom of the MP. I believe the Liberals also voted and spoke against it. It was put forth by a NDP member.
I totally disagree with the concept of floor crossing. My position is that a byelection should be called immediately, in order to confirm that the MP’s constituents agree with his decision.
Hi Tom, I would also add that there was a private members bill in 2011 in the Canadian Parliament that, if passed, would have required a floor crossing MP to stand down for a by-election. The bill was spoken against by Michelle Rempel Garner and Scott Reid, both Conservatives. Upon the vote, the record shows that Pierre Poilievre, Jason Kenney, and Ms Rempel along with what looked like the entire Conservative party voted against it. According to thoughts from the conservative speeches at the time, it would unduly restrict the freedom of the MP. I believe the Liberals also voted and spoke against it. It was put forth by a NDP member.
To the best of my knowledge that's correct. I was not an MP at the time.
I totally disagree with the concept of floor crossing. My position is that a byelection should be called immediately, in order to confirm that the MP’s constituents agree with his decision.