Recent floor crossings have significantly reshaped the balance of power in Canada’s 45th Parliament under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Since November 2025, five opposition MPs—including four Conservatives and one New Democrat—have joined the Liberal caucus, most recently Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu on April 8, 2026. These defections, combined with April by-election results, delivered the Liberals a working majority without a general election. Public opinion remains divided, with recent polling showing Canadians split on whether such switches undermine democratic accountability. Conservative MPs have publicly rejected further Liberal overtures, while party leaders continue to criticize the practice as an alternative to voter-mandated majorities. Any additional crossings would likely hinge on individual constituency pressures and parliamentary dynamics ahead of the next scheduled vote.