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Chris Selley: Gladu’s defection is the new vanguard of cynicism

She stands for pretty much everything the Liberals have self-righteously run against for decades

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This episode came to mind around lunchtime on Wednesday, as I stared in blank incomprehension at Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Marilyn Gladu, MP for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, had joined the Liberal caucus. Her? Really?

Chris Selley: Gladu’s defection is the new vanguard of cynicism Back to video

Gladu is friendly and well-liked on Parliament Hill. And she made no secret about not getting along very well with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, in particular criticizing his 2025 campaign. He seemed to consider her a liability, which at least on some occasions she was: One of her greatest hits included........

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