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Jean-Guy Carignan (2001) | Crossing the Floor

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Jean-Guy Carignan

Fought Their Leaderfederal- Quebec

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Jean-Guy Carignan

2001Liberal→Independent

1/5 - No measurable gain

Why They Crossed

Carignan, a Liberal senator from Quebec, left the Liberal caucus to sit as an independent in the Senate over policy disagreements.

What Happened Next

Carignan continued as an independent senator.

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Political Context

37th Parliament

Governing Party: Liberal
Government Type: majority
Total Seats: 301

Cite This Crossing

Crossing the Floor. (2001). Jean-Guy Carignan: Liberal to Independent (2001). Retrieved 2026-04-11, from https://crossingthefloor.ca/crossings/jean-guy-carignan-2001

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