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 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?

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.

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.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been crushing Liberals in national polls for more than a year. Amid Trump’s return to the White House and looming tariff war, he’s amped up his calls for an election as soon as possible — a contest he’s expected to win in a landslide.

OTTAWA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure to quit after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash on Monday, setting up one of the worst crises of his nine years in power.