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Fri, December 13, 2024

Trudeau accused of throwing Freeland under the bus as he courts Carney for government


Published on 2024-12-13 07:20:49 - The Globe and Mail
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  • 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 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, focusing on Trudeau's recent cabinet shuffle and the political implications thereof. Trudeau has been accused by the Conservatives of using Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as a scapegoat for economic issues while he attempts to court working-class voters. This accusation comes in the wake of Trudeau's decision to replace several ministers, including the notable demotion of Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, amid criticisms over handling of public safety issues. The Conservatives argue that Trudeau is trying to shift blame for economic challenges like inflation and housing affordability onto Freeland, who has been a key figure in economic policy. Meanwhile, Trudeau's moves are seen as an effort to refresh his government's image and appeal to a broader electorate as he prepares for potential future elections.

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