Former d'Entremont staff member calls floor-crossing 'a slap in the face'

Former Staff Member Labels Floor-Crossing a Betrayal

Brian Hirtle expressed strong disappointment over Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entremont's move to join the Liberal Party, calling the decision "self-serving."

Background and Reaction

Hirtle, a Viewmount resident, was deeply involved in all three of d'Entremont's federal election victories in Acadie-Annapolis. He served both as a worker for the Conservative MP and as president of the electoral district association before retiring six months ago.

Recalling the announcement in November, Hirtle said,

“I woke up from a nap and the phone lit up everywhere. It was all over the news that he was considering it. I was as shocked as anybody.”

Impact on the Community

Hirtle described the floor-crossing as a severe letdown for the community.

“It’s a slap in the face to the residents,” he said. “It takes a village to get an MP elected. It takes a community of hard-working folks from Argyle to Long Point Road. It’s a team effort.”

He emphasized the pride the team shared in keeping the only Conservative seat in Nova Scotia and lamented that d’Entremont abandoned that trust.

Personal Reflection and Concerns

Although he and d’Entremont were colleagues and friends, Hirtle is uncertain about their future relationship.

He also mentioned younger supporters who backed d’Entremont in April—many for the first time—and how they now feel let down.

“He feels very betrayed,” Hirtle said.

Author’s Summary

Brian Hirtle views Chris d’Entremont’s shift to the Liberals as a betrayal to the community and a disregard for the collective effort that secured his electoral victories.

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SaltWire SaltWire — 2025-11-07

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