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Conservatives accuse Trudeau of scapegoating Freeland as he courts Carney for government

Conservatives accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of throwing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland under the bus just days before she is set to table the fall economic update, as he tries to recruit former central banker Mark Carney into his government.

The article from The Globe and Mail discusses the political dynamics between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as they navigate economic challenges and public opinion. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Trudeau of using Freeland as a scapegoat for economic issues, particularly inflation, while Trudeau attempts to court working-class voters. Poilievre's comments come in the context of Trudeau's recent public appearances where he has been emphasizing his government's efforts to support the middle class and those working hard to join it. Meanwhile, Freeland has been actively involved in international financial discussions, notably at the G20 summit, where she has been pushing for a global minimum tax on corporations. This has led to criticisms from the opposition, who argue that Trudeau is deflecting responsibility for domestic economic problems onto Freeland, especially as public frustration grows over the cost of living and housing affordability.

Read the Full The Globe and Mail Article at:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservatives-accuse-trudeau-of-scapegoating-freeland-as-he-courts/