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 ...

Chrystia Freeland's resignation and scathing letter to Trudeau shook up Canada's political scene — and it renewed public interest in her.

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.

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.

Justin Trudeau's longtime trusted Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday morning after a rift with Trudeau.

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.

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?

While the Liberals comprise the largest group in parliament, they lack a majority and rely on other votes from members of other parties to pass legislation.

Chrystia Freeland’s departure this week recalls the 2019 SNC-Lavalin affair, in which Jody Wilson-Raybould quit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet after a demotion.