
Marilyn Gladu
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Ron Gordon | $1750.00 |
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $1310.00 |
| 2025-04-17 | Jane Drummond | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-03 | Rita Vanderwerf | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-23 | Lucio Longo | $750.00 |
| 2025-04-23 | Emery Hurzka | $500.00 |
| 2025-04-17 | Marlene Dally | $500.00 |
| 2025-04-03 | Lesley Desotti | $500.00 |
| 2025-04-01 | Marc Beauchamp | $500.00 |
| 2025-04-01 | William Esser | $500.00 |
Lobbying Activity
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Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-02Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Video report says Gladu joined Carney’s Liberal government
Canadian Press coverage reported that Gladu left the Conservative caucus to join Mark Carney's Liberals. The item said Carney welcomed her to the caucus that afternoon and that the move brought the government closer to a majority.
View source →CityNews covers Gladu’s move to the Liberal caucus
CityNews said Marilyn Gladu announced she was crossing the aisle from the Conservatives to the Liberals. The report noted that the shift moved the government to within one seat of majority status.
View source →CTV reports Gladu’s floor-crossing and its impact on Parliament
CTV reported that Gladu's switch to the Liberals left Carney's government one seat short of a majority. The segment highlighted her statement to constituents and the parliamentary implications of her decision.
View source →Local paper reports Gladu faced threats after joining the government
The Petrolia Lambton Independent reported that Gladu had faced death threats and vandalism after becoming part of the Liberal government. It said her constituency office had been closed to walk-in traffic for about 20 days and that she was keeping a lower profile.
View source →Gladu says switching to Liberals is best for her constituents
A Canadian Press item syndicated on Yahoo said Gladu defended her decision as the best choice for her constituents, her country, and herself. The report also framed her move as part of a broader pattern of opposition MPs joining the Liberal caucus.
View source →Yahoo reposts say Gladu joined the Liberal caucus for her constituents
Yahoo-hosted news items repeated that Gladu joined the Liberal caucus and described her decision as being motivated by what she believes is best for her constituency, country, and personal view of the moment. These reposts echo the broader coverage that her move helped reduce the Liberal Party's distance from a majority.
View source →CBC video reports Gladu's floor-crossing as Liberals near majority
CBC's video segment said Gladu declared she would join the Liberal Party, making her the fifth MP to switch allegiance and leaving the Liberals one seat short of a majority. The segment quoted Gladu's message to constituents about the need for serious leadership and a stronger Canadian economy.
View source →CTV and CBC coverage captures shock in Gladu's home riding
Local reporting showed a split reaction in Sarnia to Gladu's decision to join the Liberals, with some residents expressing shock and anger while others were more supportive. The coverage emphasized the political surprise of the move in a traditionally Conservative riding.
View source →BREAKING: Marilyn Gladu — previously a Conservative MP
Instagram post announces that Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Marilyn Gladu as a member of the government to the Liberal Party, officially confirming her cross-floor move. The post includes a supportive message stating Gladu did the right thing for Canada by joining the Liberals[8][9].
View source →Marilyn Gladu joins Liberal party
Facebook post by Matthew Gerretsen confirms breaking news that Marilyn Gladu, previously a Conservative MP, has officially crossed the floor to join the Liberals. The post includes a comment noting that constituents vote for an MP, not a party, highlighting the systemic nature of Gladu's decision[5][6].
View source →Marilyn Gladu says her floor-crossing is the 'best thing for my riding'
During her decade as a Conservative MP, Gladu was one of the Liberals' fiercest critics, yet now she claims her floor-crossing is the best thing for her riding. Yahoo News reports highlight her decade of public criticism before her surprise decision to align with the governing party[9][1].
View source →Longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to join Liberals
Reddit discussion in CanadaPolitics highlights skepticism about Prime Minister Carney's leadership, with one user suggesting he is a 'paper tiger' held together only by fear of the US. The thread, with 910 votes and 1K comments, speculates that the government's stability is fragile despite Gladu's recent defection[7][8].
View source →Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join the Liberals.
Multiple news outlets reported that Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu announced she was leaving the Conservative caucus to join the federal Liberals. Reports said the move brought the governing party closer to a majority and Gladu said it was the best choice for her riding.[1][3][5]
View source →Marilyn Gladu reportedly joined Carney's Liberal caucus in a surprise floor crossing.
Multiple reports say longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, moving him closer to a majority government. The move was described as unexpected and politically significant ahead of the release of special election results.
View source →Marilyn Gladu joins the Liberal caucus as Prime Minister Mark Carney nears a functional majority.
A Global News video report said Carney announced on social media that ex-Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu had joined the Liberal caucus. The report framed the move as bringing the prime minister one seat away from a functional majority.
View source →Global News tracks Marilyn Gladu's floor crossing and related political reactions.
Global News compiled recent articles and videos about Marilyn Gladu after she joined the Liberals. Topics included how progressive Liberals viewed the move, Carney's comments on her stance, and the political consequences of the crossing.
View source →Coverage of Marilyn Gladu crossing the floor draws attention to Liberal reaction.
CTV News covered the reaction after Marilyn Gladu appeared at the Liberal convention shortly after leaving the Conservatives. The coverage focused on the political impact of her move and the attention it generated inside the Liberal Party.
View source →Conservative analyst discusses impact of Gladu's floor crossing on Conservative Party.
Conservative political analyst Regan Watts commented on the significance of MP Marilyn Gladu's decision to join the Liberal government and its implications for the Conservative Party leadership under Mr. Poilievre.
View source →Longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu switches to Liberal caucus, leaving Carney one seat from majority.
MP Gladu for the Ontario riding of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong has crossed the floor to join the Liberals ahead of upcoming byelections. She is the fourth Conservative and fifth overall MP to switch in recent months. The move shifts the balance of power in Parliament.
View source →Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu betrays voters by crossing floor to Carney's Liberals.
Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor on April 8th to join Mark Carney's Liberals, becoming the fourth Conservative and fifth MP to do so. Critics view the move as a betrayal of her voters who trusted her as a Conservative. The switch bolsters the Liberal position.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Liabilities
Personal loan with Royal Bank of Canada
Sponsored Travel
Name of Member
Marilyn Gladu
Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)
N/A
Destination(s)
Israel
Purpose of the trip
Science/Innovation tour / israeli industry
Sponsor of trip (official name)
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Travel dates
2016/07/03 to 2016/07/14 (11 days)
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's investment in private corporations
Nominal interest in Condoplex Monitoring Systems Inc., a corporation specializing in security systems located in Etobicoke, Ontario
Contact Information
6-1000 Finch drive Sarnia, Ontario N7S 6G5