Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation from cabinet poses a mortal threat to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chances of staying on as prime minister. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - image credit) Back in 2018 — after her star turn as the minister who t ...
In her letter, posted to X on Monday morning, Freeland admitted she and Trudeau have been “at odds” about Canada’s future, particularly as it relates to the nation’s response to a possible 25 per cent tariff imposed by Donald Trump and the incoming U.S. administration. “A policy of aggressive economic nationalism,” Freeland wrote.
Chrystia Freeland’s resignation last week as Canada’s finance minister and deputy PM has increased Justin Trudeau’s troubles. While the Canadian PM reflects on his future amid calls to quit, will his former deputy replace him?
Trudeau addressed an emergency caucus meeting, and later influential party donors, calling the day “eventful” and not an easy one.
Once known as the "Minister of Everything," the PM’s No. 2 said she no longer agrees with him on the best way forward.
When, in her resignation letter, Freeland urged you to work “in good faith and humility” with the 10 premiers, her implication was clear: So far you’ve been an arrogant, domineering jerk. Stop it. Stop putting your selfish ends before the kind of unified leadership Canada needs right now.
Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, left cabinet on Monday after clashing with Mr Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible Trump tariffs.
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigned on Monday following clashes with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over key issues like potential U.S. tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose party looks set to lose power early next year, is under increasing pressure from his own legislators to step down.
Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet on Monday has encouraged some Liberal MPs to double down on their efforts to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out of the top job. How might Trudeau choose to proceed in the coming weeks?
Freeland, 56, has been a prominent figure in Trudeau's Liberal government since he took office in 2015, and led the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement during the Donald Trump's first presidency. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian exports in his second term, which starts next month.