In a resignation letter penned against the backdrop of tariff threats from Donald Trump, Freeland said Canada could not afford “gimmicks”.
“Our country is facing a grave challenge. That means keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a coming tariff war.”
In her former role as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Freehand oversaw the renegotiation of a free trade deal between Canada and the US and Mexico.
Mark Carney
The 59-year-old Harvard graduate has served as head of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, and is highly thought of by Trudeau, who had sought to appoint him to his Cabinet.
He has never held public office but has reportedly been speaking to members of the Liberal Party in recent weeks as the Prime Minister’s fortunes appeared to worsen.
Melanie Joly
Joly, 45, represents the Montreal area and was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in October 2021.
An Oxford graduate, Joly assumed her role as Russia began amassing troops on the border of Ukraine. She visited the country to underscore Canada’s support, just one month before Vladimir Putin ordered his invasion.
Francois-Philippe Champagne
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry formerly served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and entered Parliament in 2015, having spent most of his working life as a businessman.
The 54-year-old is known for having a lot of energy and comes from the politically important province of Quebec.
Anita Anand
The lawyer and academic entered politics in 2019 when she was elected to represent Oakville, near Toronto. The 57-year-old, who was also educated at Oxford, served as Minister of Procurement during the Covid pandemic.
She currently serves as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade.
