A fourth MP of the current Canadian parliament has defected to join the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a majority in the House of Commons. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), is joining the governing party. In a statement issued by the Liberals, she said she had undergone "much personal reflection and encouragement from my community, family, and supporters". Interim NDP leader Don Davies said he was "very disappointed", adding: "We believe