Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet on Monday has encouraged some Liberal MPs to double down on their efforts to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out of the top job. How might Trudeau choose to proceed in the coming weeks?

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

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

No minister is ever truly irreplaceable. But aside from Trudeau himself, no minister has been more central to this Liberal government than Freeland. Her explosive resignation is a shattering blow to Trudeau’s government.

The news shocked cabinet and caucus colleagues, senior Finance Department officials and the Prime Minister’s Office, and caused chaos among the Liberal ranks.

Justin Trudeau's longtime trusted Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday morning after a rift with Trudeau.

In her letter, posted to X on Monday morning, Freeland admitted she and Trudeau have been “at odds” about Canada’s future, particularly as it relates to the nation’s response to a possible 25 per cent tariff imposed by Donald Trump and the incoming U.S. administration. “A policy of aggressive economic nationalism,” Freeland wrote.

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularity

Chrystal Freeland’s “firing” was plainly in the works when, on Nov. 29, Justin Trudeau met with Donald Trump but took along yes-man Dominic LeBlanc. And now LeBlanc is the finance minister.

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.

On December 16th this fate befell Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, when Chrystia Freeland left his cabinet. She marked her exit by publishing a scorn-fuelled note accusing Mr Trudeau of resorting to “costly political gimmicks” in his efforts to shore up his popularity with Canadians through tax breaks and handouts.