Read Lori Idlout’s full statement on joining Liberal government – Nunatsiaq
Mar 11, 2026
Former NDP MP cites desire to work alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney to respond to ‘crucial moment’ for Nunavut
News broke late Tuesday that Nunavut’s NDP MP Lori Idlout crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus in the House of Commons. Read Idlout’s full statement about her decision, released Wednesday by the Liberal party.
Nunavut and the North are central to Canada’s future, and the rights and aspirations of Indigenous peoples must be at the heart of Canada’s democracy. I have devoted my life to this essential challenge.
I have been hearing clearly from Nunavummiut that this is a crucial moment for Nunavut and for all of Canada.
With new threats against our sovereignty and pressures on the well being of people throughout the North, we need a strong and ambitious government that makes decisions with Nunavut — not only about Nunavut. The success of that work needs all of our voices.
