List Of Canadian Politicians Who Have Crossed The Floor
This is a list of Canadian politicians who have crossed the floor, in that they have changed party affiliation. These are Members of Parliament (MPs) unless otherwise noted.
- MPPs are Members of Provincial Parliament of Ontario
- MNAs are Members of the National Assembly of Quebec
- MHAs are Members of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador
- MLAs are Members of the Legislative Assembly of other provinces
- This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
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