Chrystia Freeland has called for economic retaliation if President-elect Trump follows through with his threat to impose tariffs.
Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is billing herself as the best person to lead Canada's fight against Donald Trump.
After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.
He is not a Canadian and he is certainly not a Liberal, but U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has had a huge influence on the race to replace Justin Trudeau.
Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign after calls increased for his ouster over his handling of economic policies.
Pressure is growing on Canada’s leader from within his Liberal Party over his handling of US president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country.
The resignation comes as US president-elect Donald Trump continues to troll Justin Trudeau, calling him "governor" and referring to Canada as the "51st state" in a succession of social media posts
At least five Liberal MPs endorsed Carney, along with former Liberal deputy prime minister Anne McLellan, while Freeland secures an endorsement from five MPs and cabinet minister
World: Chrystia Freeland expressed her intention to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and become the next Liberal leader and Canada's prime minister