Political Russian Roulette: The Political Gamble That Ends Most Canadian Careers

Tap The Maple · Mar 13, 2026 · 15m

You may have heard the phrase “crossing the floor” in Canadian politics, but very few people understand how dramatic — and risky — it really is.When a Member of Parliament switches political parties mid-term, they literally walk across the floor of the House of Commons and sit with another party. That single decision can change the balance of power in Parliament overnight.In fact, history shows that roughly two out of every three Canadian politicians who cross the floor either lose the next election or leave politics entirely.So why do they do it?In this episode of Tap the Maple, we dive deep…