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 most vocal critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.
According to foreign media, in December, then-Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland had sharply rebuked what she described as Trudeau's pursuit of "costly political shenanigans," referring to recent policy proposals including a two-month furlough sales tax and a C$250 ($175) rebate for most workers.
Just a few weeks later, Trudeau would announce his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada, writes A2 CNN.
"My removal from the equation as the leader who will fight the next election for the Liberal Party should also reduce the level of polarization we are now seeing in the House of Representatives and Canadian politics," he said Monday as he resigned.
While Trudeau had already faced the heat of a disillusioned public and growing opposition movement, Freeland's public letter was a stunning turnaround for a once staunch Trudeau ally.
Was it even her campaign manifesto? Members of Trudeau's ruling Liberal Party are now preparing to compete for the top spot, and the 56-year-old Freeland is already widely seen as one of the top potential contenders.
A poll conducted last week by prominent Ottawa-based pollster Nik Nanos for CTV gave Freeland an edge when Canadians were asked to choose from nine potential Liberal Party leadership candidates they find most appealing.
Canadian opposition politicians also appear to see Freeland as a possible successor; a video shared by Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre last week focused heavily on Freeland alongside Trudeau in describing her as head of government. (A2 Televizion)
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