Conservative MP Urges Party to Stop Appeasing Liberals After Carney Floor-Crossing
In a stark political commentary, Conservative Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani has declared that the recent floor-crossing saga involving former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney should serve as a critical lesson for Canadian conservatives: cease attempts to placate Liberal detractors, who operate without sincerity or substantive policy goals.
The Core Message: Liberals Prioritize Power Over Principles
Jivani, representing the riding of Bowmanville—Oshawa North, asserts that a persistent issue within conservative circles is the belief that Liberals in media or politics will ever treat conservatives fairly if they moderate their message or compromise their values. "This is a constant problem in the conservative movement," he writes, "people who think Liberals in the media or politics will ever be fair to us, if we contort ourselves or water down our message enough."
He contends that Liberal criticism of conservatives is not offered in good faith, as the Liberal Party itself lacks substantive ideological grounding. For Liberals, politics is fundamentally about maintaining power and control, not addressing genuine policy disagreements.
Marilyn Gladu's Defection as a Case Study
The MP points to the recent decision by Marilyn Gladu, the Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong, to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's caucus as a revealing example. Gladu, who previously advocated for conservative positions on contentious issues like the trucker convoy, vaccine mandates, and transgender policies, was once a target of Liberal scorn.
"That is, until she was willing to prop Carney up and help him secure a majority of seats in the House of Commons," Jivani notes. He describes how Liberals warmly welcomed Gladu once she ceased to be a political threat, highlighting what he sees as the party's opportunistic nature. This move, he argues, exposes the Liberal Party's true character: embrace those who support their grip on power, while attempting to destroy those who challenge it.
Allegations of Liberal Tactics and Their Consequences
Drawing from his firsthand experience, Jivani recounts instances of vitriol, pettiness, and blatant racism from Liberals who disagree with him on key issues. He claims Liberal attacks have had severe real-world impacts, including costing Canadians job opportunities, leading to frozen bank accounts, and imposing hefty fines.
"For years, Liberals have tried to destroy the careers of people who disagree with them," he states, listing topics such as euthanasia and sexuality as flashpoints. This pattern, he suggests, demonstrates a party more interested in silencing opposition than engaging in democratic debate.
Floor-Crossings and Democratic Frustration
The phenomenon of floor-crossings, where MPs switch party allegiance, has sparked widespread frustration, with many viewing it as an attack on democracy that undermines the electorate's will. Petitions have emerged in the House of Commons calling for rule changes, such as triggering by-elections when MPs cross the floor, to enhance democratic accountability.
Jivani acknowledges these concerns are understandable but hopes the Carney-Gladu episode will liberate conservatives from the "misguided idea" that they should be sensitive to Liberal criticisms. He criticizes conservatives who consume Liberal-leaning media like CTV, CBC, or certain newspapers, believing that "Liberal talking heads can be won over" through conciliatory tactics.
A Call to Action: Unapologetic Conservatism
The MP's conclusion is a rallying cry for resilience. "For any conservative under that delusion, I hope this can be a wake-up call," he writes. Liberals, he insists, care solely about power and control, shifting their stance based on political convenience rather than principle.
He advocates for a path forward centered on strength and conviction: "Our path ahead is to be strong, unapologetic conservatives focused on being the only political movement that can and will deliver positive results for the great people of this country." Jivani frames this as a battle worth fighting, urging his party to abandon appeasement and embrace a more assertive stance in Canadian politics.
Published on April 10, 2026, this commentary emerges amid ongoing political realignments in Ottawa, reflecting deeper tensions within Canada's parliamentary landscape.
