The news shocked cabinet and caucus colleagues, senior Finance Department officials and the Prime Minister’s Office, and caused chaos among the Liberal ranks.
Trudeau addressed an emergency caucus meeting, and later influential party donors, calling the day “eventful” and not an easy one.
Chrystia Freeland's resignation and scathing letter to Trudeau shook up Canada's political scene — and it renewed public interest in her.
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?
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?
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.
Trudeau's leadership is in crisis after the exit of his finance minister, who warned of an impending "tariff war" with the U.S.
President-elect Trump floated Wayne Gretzky as the prime minister of Canada and it appeared his wife was watching as she shared the post on her own social media.
"He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!"
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.