Once seen as the heir apparent to the helm of the Liberal Party of Canada, Chrystina Freeland is now in their crosshairs. For over a decade Freeland was Trudeau’s right hand. Managing the fires throughout the decade in power from covid & the trucker convey, Ukrainian War, and crafting trade policy she seemed to be the wonder woman whose biggest mistake was a speeding ticket.
As of September 16th 2025 her time in cabinet has come to an end. Freeland says she will not be running for reelection in the future. Kicked out of cabinet she will be a special envoy to Ukraine for the Canadian government. Having strong personal ties to the region, being of Ukrainian descent and studying in the Soviet Union, it seems a dignified way to go. Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to rebrand his government away from the Trudeau era Liberal party. Unfortunately for Freeland she was tied too closely to the old guard to stay around even with her attempts to distance herself at the end.
Last year in an attempt to build a life boat for herself Freeland resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet on December 16, 2024, just hours before she was scheduled to deliver the government’s fall economic statement. Many see this as the final nail in the coffin for Justin Trudeau, he resigned just a few weeks later on January 6, 2025.
Months ago Freeland testified before the House of Commons Transport Committee, stating she was “dismayed” by BC Ferries’ decision to purchase vessels from a state-owned Chinese company. Now called to testify again on the BC ferries deal after e-mails show the Transport department knew in advance. Digging through the government financing of this project it was also discovered that they provide a $1 Billion dollar interest free loan for it. This raises questions about federal oversight, procurement processes, and the prioritization of domestic industries.
The timing of the BC ferries scandal and Freeland’s departure is unlikely a coincidence. This may not be on the same level as the SNC-Lavlin scandal that nearly took Trudeau down in 2019 but could have ramifications for Freeland. This is a time where tensions are high on the international stage, especially with China. United States President Donald Trump may not look too kindly to Canada handling his biggest advisory $1 Billion dollars in the middle of trade negotiations.
Over the past decade in cabinet Chrystina Freeland has been the subject of much praise and criticism. Now being banished by her own party she is unlikely to ever taste the highest level of power she so desperately desired. Being usurped by Mark Carney at the final hour she will wait out her days in obsoletion.