Tue Dec 17 16:29:19 UTC 2024: ## Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Freeland Resigns Amidst Policy Disagreements
**OTTAWA** – Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has resigned from her post, hours before delivering the annual budget. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Freeland cited differing views on Canada’s economic path as the reason for her departure.
The resignation follows reports of disagreements between Freeland and Trudeau, particularly regarding a recent policy proposal to provide all Canadians with a CAD 250 cheque. Further tension arose from Freeland’s assessment of the economic threat posed by potential US tariffs under the Trump administration. Freeland’s letter reportedly described the threat as a “major challenge.” Trudeau had reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Freeland’s handling of the situation last week.
Freeland, a long-standing member of Trudeau’s Liberal Party and Finance Minister since 2020, remains a Member of Parliament and intends to contest the next Canadian election. Her resignation follows a similar departure by former Finance Minister Bill Morneau, who also stepped down amidst disagreements with Trudeau over government spending policies. While Freeland will no longer hold her cabinet positions, she continues to be a key figure within the Liberal party.
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