JonB2004, one must consider each circumstance in particular, in my opinion. By way of example, I approve of the crossing of the Honourable Belinda Stronach, M.P., P.C.; however, I disapprove of the crossing of the Honourable David Emerson, M.P., P.C.. I have reasoning behind this opinion of mine.
In terms of the Member for Newmarket—Aurora, she had crossed in order to prevent the defeat of the previous Government of Canada — in her constiuency, 51.0 % of voters had supported a party that wished for the current Government to continue, as opposed to the 42.4 % who had voted for parties favouring the defeat of the Government. This was an appropriate decision to take, in order to represent the views of a majority of her constituents rather than those of her party — a move few members would have been brave enough to take.
However, in the case of the Member for Vancouver Kingsway, he crossed to a party that had the support of only 18.8 % of his constituents. This was not an appropriate decision to take; he was offered a position by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, M.P., P.C., and left the Opposition to join the Conservative Ministry.
It is no wonder the New Democratic Party of Canada cried foul.
In terms of the Member for Newmarket—Aurora, she had crossed in order to prevent the defeat of the previous Government of Canada — in her constiuency, 51.0 % of voters had supported a party that wished for the current Government to continue, as opposed to the 42.4 % who had voted for parties favouring the defeat of the Government. This was an appropriate decision to take, in order to represent the views of a majority of her constituents rather than those of her party — a move few members would have been brave enough to take.
However, in the case of the Member for Vancouver Kingsway, he crossed to a party that had the support of only 18.8 % of his constituents. This was not an appropriate decision to take; he was offered a position by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, M.P., P.C., and left the Opposition to join the Conservative Ministry.
It is no wonder the New Democratic Party of Canada cried foul.