Chrystia Freeland leaving cabinet
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Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last year forced Justin Trudeau’s exit as prime minister, is leaving the Cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Carney, an official familiar with the matter confirmed Tuesday.
Freeland announced Tuesday she is leaving her post as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and will not run in the next election.
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to resign from cabinet Tuesday, marking the first departure from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet.