Trudeau’s Leadership Hangs in the Balance as Deficit Balloons in Fall Economic Statement – Counsel

Dominic Leblanc sworn in as Finance Minister while calls for Trudeau’s resignation grow

The Liberal government tabled the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES) today under a cloud of controversy following the shock resignation of former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland via a letter posted on X. Dominic Leblanc has been sworn in as the new Finance Minister, keeping his roles as Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs. As of the writing of this note, the Prime Minister is defending his leadership in front of a Liberal caucus that is increasingly calling for his resignation and Liberal leadership race.

While we wait for the political dust to settle, here are the details on the FES.

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