Battlefords–Lloydminster–Meadow Lake MP Rosemarie Falk is shown in this file photo. (Image Credit: MP Rosemarie Falk/Website)

By battlefordsNOW staff

federal politics

MP Falk slams Liberal majority as ‘backroom deals’ after historic shift

Apr 17, 2026 | 12:39 PM

Battlefords–Lloydminster–Meadow Lake MP Rosemarie Falk is criticizing the Liberal government’s shift to a majority, saying Canadians “did not vote for this Liberal majority government.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals reached 174 seats in the House of Commons on April 13 – enough for a majority – after winning three by-elections and gaining support from MPs who crossed the floor.

That makes Carney’s the first federal government in Canada’s history to move from a minority to a majority between elections.

Since last year, five MPs have joined the Liberals from opposition parties, including former Conservative Marilyn Gladu, who crossed earlier this month. Other additions include Conservatives Matt Jeneroux, Michael Ma and Chris d’Entremont, as well as former NDP MP Lori Idlout.

In a statement sent to battlefordsNOW, Falk said the result was “stitched together through backroom deals and MPs who turned their backs on the people who elected them.”

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She accused the government of focusing on political control during its first year in office rather than addressing affordability concerns.

“In his first year as Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s focus has been on consolidating power rather than delivering results for Canadians,” she said.

Falk pointed to rising costs for “groceries, housing, fuel and everyday essentials,” and said economic growth has stalled while communities are increasingly concerned about safety.

“Canadians deserve a government that is focused on their priorities. Instead, this government is hoping people will tune out so it can operate without accountability,” she said.

“That will not happen. Conservatives will hold this government to account every single day,” she added.

Carney said following the win in a statement that “voters have placed their trust in our new government’s plan.”

“We accept that support with humility, determination and a clear understanding of what this moment demands.”

-With files from The Canadian Press-

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MP Falk slams Liberal majority as ‘backroom deals’ after historic shift

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