Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honoured today to table petition e-7025. This petition, initiated by a concerned Canadian from Glencoe in my riding of Middlesex—London, calls on Parliament to amend the Parliament of Canada Act. It asks that any member of Parliament who crosses the floor to join another party must vacate their seat and trigger a by-election in their riding.
This is important because Canadians elect MPs under a specific party banner to represent their values and priorities. Unrestricted or unintentionally sought-out floor crossings erode voter trust and undermine the democratic will of the constituency each MP represents. I am proud to stand for greater accountability alongside the 111,158 Canadians from across the country who signed in support of this important call to strengthen our democracy.