Trudeau Brushes Off Cabinet Resignations, Compares to ‘Family’ Disagreement

Trudeau Brushes Off Cabinet Resignations, Compares to ‘Family’ Disagreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks during a National Caucus holiday event in Ottawa, on Dec. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is downplaying the significance of Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet and subsequent calls for his own resignation, comparing the episode to a family squabble during the holidays.

A seemingly cheerful Trudeau addressed the crowd at the national Liberal caucus’ holiday party in Ottawa Dec. 17, making light of the turmoil that erupted after Freeland’s exit from cabinet, as well as Housing Minister Sean Fraser’s resignation the same day.