Kicked Outfederal- Ontario

Dean Del Mastro

2013Conservative→Independent

0/5 - No benefit - they lost everythingNotable Crossing

Why They Crossed

Del Mastro had been one of PM Harper's closest allies - his parliamentary secretary. He left caucus after being charged by Elections Canada with overspending on his campaign and filing false documents.

What Happened

He was found guilty and sentenced to one month in jail. One of the only floor crossings directly connected to criminal charges.

Historical Eras

Harper Era (2006-2015)

Related Crossings

2013

Brent Rathgeber

Conservative → Independent

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2004

Carolyn Parrish

Liberal → Independent

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2018

7 Bloc Québécois MPs

Bloc Québécois → Independent

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2018

Maxime Bernier

Conservative → People's Party

Same party involved

2014

Sana Hassainia

NDP → Independent

Same party involved