Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns Amid Party Speculation
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced his resignation from the House of Commons, stepping down as the representative for Edmonton-Riverbend. The announcement was made Thursday in a letter shared on social media, following speculation about his political future. This comes shortly after another Conservative MP switched parties.
“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives,” reads Jeneroux's letter. “Although the outcome was not what I anticipated, I have great admiration for the many remarkable individuals who were elected to the House of Commons on both sides of the aisle.”
“For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that.”
The letter did not specify the exact timing of his resignation. However, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's online post suggests that Jeneroux will remain in his role into 2026.
“On behalf of our Conservative team, I wish you and your family all the best following your decision to step down as MP next spring,” Poilievre wrote.
Jeneroux has represented Edmonton-Riverbend since 2015 and held various shadow cabinet roles, including health, housing, and infrastructure portfolios.
Summary: Matt Jeneroux, Edmonton-Riverbend MP since 2015, is resigning next spring to focus on family, with Conservative leader Poilievre confirming he will stay in office through early 2026.