These countries banned floor

Canada June 06, 2026 02:02 AM

These countries banned floor-crossing. Could Canada do the same?

The federal NDP has introduced a new bill that would ban members of Parliament from crossing the floor — a.k.a. when MPs switch parties in between elections — without getting the green light from voters first. Is it time for Canada to join the nearly 20 countries around the world that have banned floor-crossing — and what could that look like?

These countries banned floor

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