Trudeau's Government Collapsing as Finance Minister Freeland Resigns

Trudeau's Government Collapsing as Finance Minister Freeland Resigns

In a shocking development that has thrown Canadian politics into turmoil, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet on Monday morning, just hours before she was set to deliver the government's fall economic statement.

A Growing Leadership Crisis

The resignation comes amid mounting pressure on Trudeau's leadership, with five Liberal MPs now calling for his resignation. Freeland's departure followed a Friday meeting where Trudeau reportedly told her he wanted her moved from the finance portfolio. Rather than accept a different cabinet position, she chose to resign.

Economic Concerns Take Center Stage

In her resignation letter, Freeland warned about Canada's economic challenges, particularly citing the threat of potential 25% tariffs from Trump on Canadian goods. She criticized what she called "costly political gimmicks" and urged a more prudent fiscal approach.

Coalition Government at Risk

The political fallout has been swift and severe. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose party's support is crucial for Trudeau's minority government, said "all options are on the table" regarding continued support for the Liberals. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for immediate elections.

Cabinet Shuffle Amid Departures

Sources say Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, a longtime friend of Trudeau, will be sworn in as the new finance minister. This comes as the government grapples with eight vacant cabinet positions following multiple resignations and departures.

A Government in the Balance

With Liberal Party support collapsing in the polls, recent byelection losses in former strongholds, and mounting internal criticism, Trudeau faces his most serious political crisis yet. While Freeland plans to remain as a Liberal MP, her departure from cabinet marks a significant blow to Trudeau's leadership and the stability of his government.

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1w

No. I support federal liberal government. I do not see why there is such a fuss; i am quite happy

Chris Ackerman

Vice President Corporate Development | Corporate Communications & IR

1mo

Can we please just get to the end of the end already?

Michael Melnychenko

Senior Account Manager at Nova Painting & Restoration Inc.

1mo

Hope so! Considering unemployed is high and 1/10 Canadian families are needing food bank assistance to survive, we desperately need change. Here’s just a sample from Toronto that shows a huge uptick in food bank usage. It’s a symptom of the number of people that have moved from the middle class (which almost doesnt even exist in Canada anymore) to poverty and needing assistance. Shocking to say the least…

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