Changed Beliefsfederal- Ontario

Leona Alleslev

2018Liberal→Conservative

2/5 - Some moderate benefit, eventuallyNotable Crossing

Why They Crossed

Alleslev left the governing Liberals for the opposition Conservatives, citing concerns about economic and defence policy. This is unusual - most people cross TO the governing party, not away from it.

What Happened

She was made Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party (a party role, not a government one). She lost her seat in 2021.

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1971

Paul Hellyer

Liberal → Independent

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2016

Sandra Jansen

Prog. Conservative → NDP

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2013

Maria Mourani

Bloc Québécois → Independent

Same category

2006

David Emerson

Liberal → Conservative

Same party switch

2020

Amanda Simard

Prog. Conservative → Liberal

Same province