Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, is reportedly planning to launch her candidature for Liberal Party leadership, which would also place her in the race for the position of prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Source: CBC News, as reported by European Pravda

Details: According to media reports, Freeland will officially announce her intention to run for the leadership of her party by 20 January, coinciding with the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Chrystia Freeland, who has Ukrainian heritage, unexpectedly resigned on 16 December, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She explained that recent weeks had seen tensions between her and Trudeau over how Canada should balance its expenditures to prepare for expected policy shifts from the new US administration, with Trump threatening Canada with high tariffs.

Background:On 6 January, Justin Trudeau announced his intention to step down as leader of the Liberal Party and as prime minister once the party elects a new leader, a process set to conclude on 9 March.

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