Carney Poaches Third Conservative Defector as He Chases Majority.

The article focuses on the recent political developments in Canada, highlighting the defection of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal Party, which brings the total number of Liberal members in the House of Commons to 169, just shy of a majority. This shift may reduce the likelihood of a national election, as the Liberals prepare for upcoming special elections to fill three vacant seats, which could enable them to achieve a majority for the first time under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Jeneroux will serve as a special adviser on economic and security partnerships, and his move adds pressure on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party now holds 141 seats. The special elections are anticipated to occur in the spring or summer, with two seats likely favoring the Liberals and one contested by the Bloc Quebecois. [Extracted from the article]