Global National: Dec. 17, 2024 | Freeland’s departure leaves Liberals divided over Trudeau’s future

From Global News.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career after Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned from her roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister. David Akin looks at how Liberal MPs are divided over Trudeau’s future.

Freeland’s sudden resignation from Trudeau’s cabinet has sent political shockwaves across Canada. Mercedes Stephenson looks at what may have caused Freeland to quit and what Trudeau has cancelled following her decision.

With Canada staring down the barrel of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat, the federal government is committing $1.3 billion to tighten its side of the Canadian-American border. Mackenzie Gray explains the details of Canada’s plan, why it’s being criticized and what’s complicating the situation.

Plus, Canada Post employees are officially back on the job for the first time in more than four weeks after the federal government ordered an end to the labour dispute. Heather Yourex-West looks at how long it will take to sift through the enormous mail backlog and why another Canada Post strike could be just months away.

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