Chrystia Freeland's resignation and scathing letter to Trudeau shook up Canada's political scene — and it renewed public interest in her.

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation last week as Canada’s finance minister and deputy PM has increased Justin Trudeau’s troubles. While the Canadian PM reflects on his future amid calls to quit, will his former deputy replace him?

Once known as the "Minister of Everything," the PM’s No. 2 said she no longer agrees with him on the best way forward.

Trudeau addressed an emergency caucus meeting, and later influential party donors, calling the day “eventful” and not an easy one.

Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, left cabinet on Monday after clashing with Mr Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible Trump tariffs.

Freeland, 56, has been a prominent figure in Trudeau's Liberal government since he took office in 2015, and led the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement during the Donald Trump's first presidency. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian exports in his second term, which starts next month.

When, in her resignation letter, Freeland urged you to work “in good faith and humility” with the 10 premiers, her implication was clear: So far you’ve been an arrogant, domineering jerk. Stop it. Stop putting your selfish ends before the kind of unified leadership Canada needs right now.

"He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!"

The past week or so has been chaotic in Ottawa, with the resignation of Chrystia Freeland as finance minister intensifying calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down, including from those within his own party.

Canadian officials agreed in 2024 to begin searching for remains at the Prairie Green Landfill in Canada for Indigenous women targeted by a convicted serial killer. Remains were already found at the Brady Landfill but families pushed for the nearby Prairie Green Landfill to also be searched. (Photo by Miles Morrisseau/ICT)