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2006-2015
Stephen Harper's centralized control of the Conservative caucus drove several MPs out - but also attracted opportunistic crossers like Emerson.
The Emerson crossing (2006) - two weeks after election - remains the most controversial in modern history. Rathgeber's principled departure was the counterpoint.
This is one of the most controversial crossings in Canadian history. Emerson was elected as a Liberal, and just TWO WEEKS later, he crossed to join Stephen Harper's new Conserva…
Wilson had resigned from the Liberal caucus over allegations about his finances. He then joined the Green Party, becoming their first-ever Member of Parliament.
Rathgeber was a Conservative backbencher who became increasingly frustrated with Stephen Harper's tight control over MPs. He felt MPs were being treated as rubber stamps rather …
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…
Mourani left the Bloc and publicly renounced her belief in Quebec sovereignty - a fundamental change of heart. She wanted to join the NDP, but the NDP has a policy against accep…
Hassainia disagreed with NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She left the party over it.
In one of the biggest floor crossings in Canadian history, Wildrose Party LEADER Danielle Smith led 9 of her MLAs across the floor to join the governing Progressive Conservative…