Federal politics saved perhaps its biggest surprise for one of the last weeks of the year with the surprise cabinet resignation of Chrystia Freeland.

But it has been a very eventful year in Canadian politics.

National Post Parliamentary Bureau Chief Stuart Thomson and parliamentary reporter Antoine Trepanier join Dave Breakenridge to break down the year that was in 2024.

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Federal politics saved its biggest surprise for one of the last weeks of the year with the surprise cabinet resignation of Chrystia Freeland.{ai:summary}<p>Chrystia Freeland's unexpected cabinet resignation marks a significant moment in a tumultuous year for Canadian politics. The Liberal government faces challenges, including a reported $62-billion deficit, as internal strife becomes increasingly public.</p><p>As 2024 approaches, political analysts reflect on the year's events and implications for the future. #politics</p>

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