Nunavut MP Lori Idlout switched from the NDP to the Liberals on March 11, 2026, citing better service for Inuit and northern development.

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor from the NDP to the Liberal Party, announcing her switch on March 11, 2026. The move, cited as driven by a desire to better serve Inuit communities and northern development, marks a notable shift in Canada’s federal politics. Idlout, first elected in 2015, joins the governing Liberals, whose party has not yet commented on her new role or potential assignments. NDP Leader Don Davies acknowledged the departure, expressing respect for her decision. The change adds to recent trends of political realignment in Parliament, though no immediate impact on cabinet or committee roles has been announced.