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In a statement, the Conservative party accused d'Entremont of breaking his promises to the Canadians who elected him, and of defecting due to "personal grievances" with the party. Nova Scotia's d'Entremont resignation sent shockwaves through Ottawa on budget night. In announcing his decision to leave, d'Entremont said he supported the Liberal budget and that it "hits the priorities" he has heard from people in his constituency. "I came to a clear conclusion: there is a better path forward for our country," he said. At a news conference on Wednesday, he criticised Conservative leader Poilievre for what he said is his "negative" style of politics. The MP won his riding narrowly last April in the riding of Acadie-Annapolis, coming ahead of the Liberal candidate by just one percentage point. His decision to defect comes ahead of a scheduled leadership review for Poilievre in January and amid wider criticisms that his combative style of politics contributed to the Conservatives' election loss earlier this year. It also pushes Carney's Liberals closer to a majority, as the prime minister looks to pass his government's first budget through parliament. Failure to do so could risk another election. On Wednesday, Carney appealed for more allies. "We'll speak to anyone publicly or otherwise who can support us," he said. Carney later walked with the new Liberal MP into his first national caucus meeting, where they were greeted with applause. A vote on the budget is expected to be held mid-November.
