A stunning blow to Justin Trudeau’s government — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation this morning. The breaking news happened just hours before she was set to deliver an economic update. In a letter, she said resigning was her only “honest and viable path.” David Akin has more on the new finance minister — Dominic LeBlanc — and what possible next steps Trudeau could take.
Ottawa Bureau Chief Mercedes Stephenson has more on what was happening behind the scenes as the day unfolded and what Trudeau might be thinking. Plus, what happens if the NDP triggers a confidence vote?
There was a meeting of provincial and territorial leaders that took place in Toronto today. The premiers focused on responded to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on Canadian exports unless Canada ramps up border security. Freeland’s resignation throws a major wrench into Canada’s response. Colin D’Mello has more.
Canada Post says mail will begin moving tomorrow after a month long strike. But with less than two weeks until Christmas, even Santa himself would struggle to clear the backlog in time.
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