Statement from Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong NDP on Gladu Floor Crossing
"Marilyn Gladu is on the record for positions that are anti-abortion, racist, anti-vaccine, and anti-2SLGBTQIA+. Clearly none of these were an issue for the governing Liberals,” said local NDP riding association president Skylar Maharaj. “Her party colours won't disguise her views. If anything, we have learned more today about the values—or lack thereof—of this government.”
In 2018, Gladu angered the Mexican embassy with racist comments linking Mexicans to illegal drug trading. In 2020, Gladu ran for the leadership of the federal Conservatives on a promise of allowing MPs to introduce legislation that restricts abortion. In 2021, Gladu led opposition to the bill banning conversion therapy. In 2022, she supported the anti-vaccine “Freedom Convoy” that illegally held Ottawans hostage for weeks.
“The Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong NDP will continue to hold MP Gladu and the Liberal government to account for their record on human rights, public safety, and access to health care,” said Maharaj.
The NDP’s position on floor-crossing has not changed: members are elected to represent their riding under a declared party. If their affiliation changes, they should resign so voters can make an informed choice in a by-election.
We understood this to be Gladu’s own position, stated as recently as January of this year. We look forward to receiving her resignation and will be ready for the by-election when it is called.