In an unexpected move, Chrystia Freeland resigned her cabinet position as finance minister on Monday morning, even as she was set to deliver the Liberal government’s fall economic update later in the day. Here’s what to know.

In 2019 she was named deputy prime minister, and in 2020 she also took on the role of finance minister. She left both those roles Monday.{ai:summary}<p>Chrystia Freeland has resigned as Canada's finance minister just hours before presenting the Liberal government's fall economic update. Her departure marks a significant shift in the cabinet as the government navigates economic challenges. </p><p>#politics</p>

All you need to know about Chrystia Freeland and why she resigned from Trudeau's cabinet

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