Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a political crisis following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation amid cabinet shuffle disputes. The resignation comes at a critical time as Canada grapples with potential U.S. tariff threats and declining Liberal Party support.

Freeland resigned after Trudeau attempted to reassign her role, citing a loss of confidence and disagreements over Canada's economic direction. Her departure coincided with a crucial government economic statement and Housing Minister Sean Fraser's resignation.

Key Developments:

• Dominic LeBlanc appointed as new Finance Minister
• Government pledges $1.3 billion border security package over six years
• Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian goods over border concerns
• Liberal Party polling at 21%, while Conservatives lead with 43%
• Trudeau's approval rating drops to 28%

Current Election Odds:

• Conservatives: -1000 (FanDuel)
• Liberal Party: +1900
• NDP: +6000
• Other parties: +10000

The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is projected to win up to 233 seats in the next election, scheduled for October 20, 2025. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh indicates possible withdrawal of support for the Liberal minority government, which could trigger an early election.

The political upheaval comes amid escalating tensions with the incoming U.S. administration and concerns over border security, drug trafficking, and migration issues. Trudeau's recent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago failed to resolve the tariff threats, leading to discussions of potential retaliatory measures by provincial leaders.

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