NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses to Liberals, nudging Carney closer to majority

OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberals.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies announced Idlout’s move in a news release the party issued Tuesday shortly before 9:45 p.m. in Ottawa, saying the party was “very disappointed” in her decision.

“The position of the New Democrats on floor crossing is longstanding and clear. We believe that when someone rejects the decision of their electors and wants to join another party, they should put that decision to their voters,” Davies said in a statement.