Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns Amid Party Shift 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 via a letter posted on social media, amid speculation regarding his political future and 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 the 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.”
Jeneroux expressed his intention to focus on family and related responsibilities moving forward. His letter did not confirm the exact date of his resignation.
“For now, my focus must turn entirely to my family and to the responsibilities that come with that.”
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre responded online, implying Jeneroux will continue as MP 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 multiple shadow cabinet roles, including health, housing, and infrastructure portfolios.
Summary
Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation as Edmonton-Riverbend MP to prioritize family, with plans to step down in spring 2026, ending a decade-long parliamentary career.