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Freeland rocks political Ottawa, quits cabinet same day she was set to deliver economic update, sends Trudeau government into crisis

With leaks to The Globe and Mail last week reporting of friction between Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland, she appeared to address the rumours by describing the pair as 'at odds about the best path forward for Canada.'

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN
December 16, 2024

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With leaks to The Globe and Mail last week reporting of friction between Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland, she appeared to address the rumours by describing the pair as 'at odds about the best path forward for Canada.'

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