The Numbers Poilievre on the ropes as Carney's majority in sight
Feb 19, 2026
They debate a surprise MP floor-crossing and what it means for local races. They walk through seat math that could hand Carney a majority. They unpack an annulled Terrebonne result decided by one vote. They consider a potential NDP resignation and fresh polling from BC, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec.
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Floor Crossing Was Predictable And Pivotal
- Matt Jeneroux's floor-crossing was foreshadowed by earlier bullying and a promised resignation that never happened.
- His switch gives the Liberals one more seat and changes the by-election calculus toward a possible majority.
Ottawa Talks Predicted Jeneroux's Exit
- Philippe recalled conversations in Ottawa about Jeneroux wanting to avoid the strain of politics and family attacks.
- Those on-the-ground impressions matched later reporting of bullying and a threatened departure in November.
Pursue By-Elections And Floor Crossers Strategically
- Liberals should time by-elections and court potential floor crossers to secure a majority without a full campaign.
- Winning a handful of targeted seats or attracting defectors can be enough to attain a practical governing majority.