Freeland Resigns From Cabinet, Says She’s Been ‘at Odds’ With Trudeau

“Upon reflection, I have concluded that the only honest and viable path for me is to resign from the Cabinet,” Freeland wrote in a letter to PM Justin Trudeau.

Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2024. The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from the Liberal cabinet.

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Dec. 16, Freeland said Trudeau told her last week he didn’t want her to serve as finance minister anymore and offered her another cabinet position.