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Freeland resigns, upending Trudeau’s government

Freeland resigns, upending Trudeau’s government

Update: 2024-12-171
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On Monday morning, Chrystia Freeland announced she was stepping down as finance minister. This came after reports of increasing tensions between her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the GST break and $250 cheques. She posted her letter on X just after 9 a.m., on the day when she was supposed to deliver the fall economic statement.

Later, after a day of speculation and confusion, the Liberals tabled the fall economic update, and MP Dominic LeBlanc was sworn in as finance minister to replace Freeland. The day ended with a Liberal caucus meeting, where Trudeau’s leadership was put into question.

Globe and Mail senior political reporter Marieke Walsh is on the show to walk us through a chaotic day on Parliament Hill and tell us what this could all mean for the Liberal government.

Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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Freeland resigns, upending Trudeau’s government

Freeland resigns, upending Trudeau’s government

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