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Edmonton Sun Letters Condemn Reported Floor Crossing by Local MP, Revive Fights Over Referendum and Pensions

Readers press for a by‑election, framing the switch as a blow to voter trust.

Overview

  • Letter writers say Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the federal Liberals from the Conservatives, citing a “unity crisis,” and they question that rationale.
  • Several correspondents call for the MP to resign and recontest the seat in a by‑election to restore democratic accountability.
  • Writers argue floor‑crossing devalues votes and donations, warning it erodes confidence in democratic representation.
  • Some letters link the party switch to national‑unity tensions, suggesting it could harden separatist sentiment if the Liberals secure a majority.
  • Separate letters criticize Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed referendum and immigration rhetoric, and debate an Alberta Pension Plan versus CPP, including disputes over portability and any prospective division of assets.