Fri Dec 20 17:10:49 UTC 2024: ## Trudeau Shuffles Cabinet Amidst Resignation Crisis and Calls for His Own Resignation

**Ottawa, Canada** – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major cabinet reshuffle Friday, following the shock resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland earlier this week. The move comes as Trudeau faces intense pressure to step down as Liberal Party leader, with his popularity plummeting and the party trailing significantly behind the Conservatives in recent polls.

Freeland’s resignation, citing a disagreement with Trudeau over handling potential US tariffs, triggered a wave of calls for Trudeau’s own resignation. US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada doesn’t address irregular migration and drug trafficking fueled the disagreement.

The cabinet shuffle saw David McGuinty appointed as the new Minister of Public Safety and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith taking on the housing portfolio. While some Liberal ministers publicly voiced their continued support for Trudeau, the NDP has announced a no-confidence motion to bring down the government when Parliament reconvenes in late January. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh criticized Trudeau’s leadership, stating that the Liberals “don’t deserve another chance.” If the motion passes with support from all opposition parties, it would trigger snap elections.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Trudeau is considering his future as party leader, with a decision expected early in the new year. The Prime Minister is currently facing mounting criticism over a range of issues including the housing crisis and rising cost of living. The upcoming election, mandated before late October 2025, hangs heavily over the reshuffled government and the Prime Minister’s uncertain future.

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