#liberal-government

#liberal-government

Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is officially vacating her seat in the House of Commons on Friday, leaving the Liberal government which is within striking distance of a majority one MP down for the time being. Freeland's resignation adds to what was an already fluid situation in the House of Commons when MPs left Ottawa in December. The Liberals had picked up an extra seat on the final sitting day when former Conservative Michael Ma crossed the floor to the governing party

Mark Carney's cabinet shakeup features a new foreign minister, Anita Anand, and emphasizes diverse representation, promising to address trade tensions with the U.S.