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Liberal Ranks Grow as Michael Ma Joins Carney’s Team

                      Markham-Unionville MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the Liberals on Thursday. In a dramatic political shift on Parliament Hill, Michael Ma, the Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville, announced on December 11, 2025, that he is leaving the Conservative caucus to sit with the Liberals . His decision follows weeks of consultation with constituents and family, and comes on the heels of Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont’s defection last month. Ma explained that his move was motivated by a desire for “unity and decisive action for Canada’s future.” He praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, describing it as a steady and practical approach to tackling pressing issues such as affordability, economic growth, community safety, and opportunities for young families. The floor-crossing is politically significant: the Liberals now hold 171 seats, just one short of a majority in the House of...
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House Prepares Vote to End Record-Breaking Shutdown

                                   Republicans currently hold a narrow 219-213 majority in the House.

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a bipartisan deal aimed at ending what has become the longest government shutdown in American history. The shutdown, which has stretched on for weeks, has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, while critical services have been disrupted nationwide.

The proposed agreement seeks to reopen government agencies and provide back pay to affected employees, while also addressing contentious budget issues that sparked the standoff. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed cautious optimism that the deal could finally restore normal operations and ease the strain on workers and communities across the country.

If passed, the measure would mark a significant turning point in a political impasse that has tested the resilience of federal institutions and the patience of the American public.


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