Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced his resignation from the House of Commons, stepping down from his role as the representative for Edmonton-Riverbend.
The announcement, made Thursday in a letter posted to social media, follows reports speculating about his political future and comes just days after another Conservative MP made headlines for switching parties.
“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives,” reads the letter. “Although the outcome was not what I anticipated, I have great admiration for the many remarkable individuals who were elected to the House of Commons on both sides of the aisle.”
“For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that.”
The move closely follows Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s decision to leave the Conservative caucus and join the Liberals on Tuesday, mere hours after the federal government unveiled its latest budget in the House of Commons.
Jeneroux, who has served as MP for Edmonton Riverbend since 2015, held several shadow cabinet roles during his tenure, including portfolios in health, housing, and infrastructure.
The Conservative Party has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Jeneroux’s resignation.
