Liberal House Leader MacKinnon Says He Thinks There Are Others Considering Defecting From Tories

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon rises during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyGovernment House Leader Steven MacKinnon says he is aware of other Conservative MPs who may consider crossing the floor as they share the views of Michael Ma, who defected to the Liberals on Dec. 11.MacKinnon told reporters on Dec. 12 there’s a minority of Tory MPs who are “frustrated” with the party leadership, while acknowledging a “majority” of the Tory caucus want Poilievre to remain as leader.