Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns
Matt Jeneroux, a Conservative Member of Parliament from Alberta, has resigned from parliament but has not joined the Liberal Party.
In a social media statement on Thursday night, Jeneroux emphasized that no pressure influenced his decision to step down.
“I consider my colleagues in the Conservative Party very close friends, and I will miss them dearly,” said Jeneroux.
He shared that after announcing his resignation, he had a positive conversation with Pierre Poilievre, exchanging mutual good wishes.
“Since my resignation [Thursday] evening I had great conversation with Pierre Poilievre who wished me all the best, as I do him.”
Jeneroux ran under Poilievre’s leadership with hopes of forming a government that could bring hope to Canadians.
“I wish him and my colleagues all the best as they continue to raise cost of living issues facing Canadians,” he added.
Earlier on Thursday, Jeneroux described his resignation as a difficult decision, yet the right one for him.
“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world,” said Jeneroux. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision.”
While the outcome was not as he expected, he expressed respect for many elected members of the House of Commons.
“With all of this in mind, [Thursday] I spoke with our Opposition Whip – a colleague and friend for whom I have the utmost respect – to inform him of my decision to resign as a Member of Parliament.”
Summary
Matt Jeneroux has resigned from parliament as a Conservative MP, maintaining respect for his colleagues and confirming no pressure influenced his choice.