Ep. #137: Freeland is out. Is Trudeau next?

The Writ Podcast by Éric Grenier

Dec 18, 202437:48News & Politics

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as finance minister on Monday has thrown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government into chaos. What should we make of this unpredictable week in Canadian politics, and where do Trudeau an...

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