Trudeau faces frustrated MPs after Chrystia Freeland’s shock resignation

The latest political drama in Canada has left Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing increasing pressure to step down after Chrystia Freeland’s shock resignation as finance minister. At a caucus meeting, some Liberal MPs told Trudeau that he must resign due to his mismanagement of the crucial relationship with Freeland. At least seven Liberal MPs, including a former cabinet minister, publicly called for Trudeau’s resignation.

Trudeau responded by saying he would take time to reflect on the concerns raised by the caucus. This comes after Freeland announced her resignation in a letter to Trudeau, citing his decision to move her to another cabinet position as the reason for her departure. In her letter, Freeland criticized Trudeau’s handling of the country’s economy and denounced his “costly political gimmicks.”

The fall economic statement, which was tabled despite the turmoil, revealed a deficit of over $60 billion, significantly higher than initially projected. Dominic LeBlanc, a close confidant of Trudeau, was sworn in as the new finance minister in an attempt to restore stability to the government.

The resignation of Freeland has thrown the government’s economic agenda into disarray and left a significant gap in Trudeau’s cabinet. Liberal MPs are divided on Trudeau’s leadership, with some calling for his immediate resignation and others expressing loyalty to the prime minister. The NDP has also called for Trudeau to resign, with party leader Jagmeet Singh warning of a non-confidence vote if Trudeau remains in power into the new year.

Trudeau’s leadership has come under scrutiny in recent months, with the party facing electoral losses and internal dissent. The latest crisis has raised questions about Trudeau’s viability as leader and his decision-making. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Trudeau to call an election immediately, while Freeland’s departure has been described as a significant blow to the government’s stability.

As Trudeau grapples with the fallout from Freeland’s resignation, the future of his government remains uncertain. The prime minister’s handling of the situation and his ability to navigate the challenges ahead will be critical in determining the future of his leadership and the Liberal Party.