Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland drew sharp criticism from two cabinet ministers for the way she quit cabinet but many backbenchers hope she succeeds Justin Trudeau.

Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet on Monday has encouraged some Liberal MPs to double down on their efforts to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau out of the top job. How might Trudeau choose to proceed in the coming weeks?

In her letter, posted to X on Monday morning, Freeland admitted she and Trudeau have been “at odds” about Canada’s future, particularly as it relates to the nation’s response to a possible 25 per cent tariff imposed by Donald Trump and the incoming U.S. administration. “A policy of aggressive economic nationalism,” Freeland wrote.

Once known as the "Minister of Everything," the PM’s No. 2 said she no longer agrees with him on the best way forward.

Trudeau addressed an emergency caucus meeting, and later influential party donors, calling the day “eventful” and not an easy one.

Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, left cabinet on Monday after clashing with Mr Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible Trump tariffs.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been crushing Liberals in national polls for more than a year. Amid Trump’s return to the White House and looming tariff war, he’s amped up his calls for an election as soon as possible — a contest he’s expected to win in a landslide.

Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigned on Monday following clashes with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over key issues like potential U.S. tariffs.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit rather than take a demotion after she opposed Trudeau's plans for more government spending.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soared to victory in 2015 on the promise of change and “sunny ways” for the country.

Trudeau's leadership is in crisis after the exit of his finance minister, who warned of an impending "tariff war" with the U.S.