Auntie Ali

CTV at the Marilyn Gladu Convention "This sort of is like the Marilyn Gladu weekend here at the Liberal convention." "We're told she's gonna be around a lot, she's gonna be talking to delegates and she's gonna be part of this convention." "So some very interesting comments and I don't think this is going to be the last we hear from Marilyn Gladu again. She's going to be here all weekend." "Although interesting to note, she spoke to her local paper yesterday, the Sarnia observer, and said that she always saw herself in the center of the political spectrum." "Anyway"

I also heard Gladu was outraged that she wasn't given a prime time speaking spot at the convention. Obviously that isn't the sole reason for why she crossed the floor. But it does provide a clue as to the type of person this is.

Happening NOW: Matt Jeneroux FLOOR Crosser talks about the new floor crosser Marilyn Gladu. Is there something happening to Jeneroux NOSE ❄️

Forgot this one... A legit question might be whether Gladu would have made it through the party's background check before getting the green light to run as a Liberal candidate.

Marilyn Gladu gets a standing ovation from Liberal Party delegates when she is introduced at the convention: GLADU: "I've watched the prime minister and all the things he's doing since he's been elected. The things he's driving forward."

Mark Carney is seizing a costly Liberal majority that voters denied him, and doing so through backroom deals. In January, MP Gladu said that floor crossers should face voters in a byelection to give voters the final say. I could not agree more. She should do so. The people in her community voted for our Conservative vision of a Canada that is affordable, safe, and strong at home, not for the costly Liberal government she has now joined. She should honour her word and let voters decide.

Big tents beat “purity tests.”

At this important moment for our country’s future, Canadians with a broad range of experience and perspectives are uniting to build Canada strong. I am honoured to welcome Marilyn Gladu today as the newest member of this government and our Liberal caucus. In a time of global economic uncertainty, Canada’s success will depend on how we build ambition into progress and strengths into sustained advantage. Marilyn brings the practical, results-driven leadership this effort demands. Having spent decades of her career in engineering and international business, she understands what it takes to create good jobs, strengthen supply chains, and ensure Canadian industry can compete in a rapidly changing global economy. She has been elected by the people of Sarnia—Lambton–Bkejwanong in four straight elections since 2015, and repeatedly earned recognition from colleagues across Parliament for her proven willingness to work constructively across party lines. I’m looking forward to working closely with Marilyn to build a stronger and more independent Canadian economy, meeting the challenges of a changing world with lasting opportunities for all.