Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two were martyred in an initial toll of the Israeli drone strike that targeted the al-Asira neighborhood in the city of Baalbek, eastern Lebanon
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the al-Asira neighborhood east of Baalbek, eastern Lebanon
Sheikh Naim Qassem to the pager attack survivors: You are the greatest resistance. Know that 'Israel' will fall because it embodies aggression, crime, and occupation; victory is truly yours
Sheikh Qassem to the pager attack survivors: The value of what you are doing despite your wounds is immense, and here you are, treading the path of the Master of Nation's Martyrs and the leaders
Sheikh Qassem to the pager attack survivors: You are moving forward with insight deeper than sight itself. The enemy sought to eliminate your role in the battle, yet you remain steadfast and continue the fight
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem to the pager attack survivors one year later: You are healing from your wounds and rising above them. You have successfully passed the test
Palestinian media: Reports of stabbing operation in occupied al-Quds.
Israeli media: Sirens blare in Arava in South, near Ramon Airport.
Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouli: Egypt is targeted in plans to redraw regional map
AEOI Chief Mohammad Eslami: Our presence in IAEA General Council and fact-checking helped in preventing unilateral rhetoric that aims to portray Iran as an unregulated country

Trudeau overhauls cabinet amid Party challenges, tensions with Trump

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 Dec 2024 21:45
3 Min Read

The cabinet shake-up followed a turbulent week in Ottawa, sparked by the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.

Listen
  • x
  • Trudeau
    Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall, on December 20, 2024, in Ottawa, Canada (AFP)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, replacing one-third of his team amid growing political turmoil that threatens his leadership and escalating tensions with US President-elect Donald Trump.

The cabinet shake-up followed a turbulent week in Ottawa, sparked by the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Her departure, driven by disagreements over Trump’s threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, marked the first public dispute within Trudeau’s cabinet and has heartened his critics.

Freeland’s resignation, after nearly a decade as one of Trudeau's closest allies, has led the Prime Minister to consult intensively with advisors as he faces mounting calls to step down. While elections are scheduled for October 2025, many anticipate they could occur much sooner.

In Friday’s reshuffle, eight new ministers were appointed to fill vacancies left by members of the 35-person cabinet who announced they would not seek re-election. Additionally, the reshuffle aimed to ease the workload of ministers holding multiple portfolios. Four existing ministers were reassigned to new roles.

Freeland, who also vacated her position as finance minister, confirmed her intention to seek re-election next year.

Related News

Chinese Defense Minister reaffirms stance on Taiwan at Xiangshan forum

Syria's al-Sharaa: Security deal with 'Israel' is a necessity

Lagging in the polls

Trudeau’s longtime ally Dominic LeBlanc was swiftly sworn in as the new finance minister. He also assumed responsibility for managing negotiations with the incoming Trump administration.

Despite expressions of confidence in Trudeau by some cabinet members during Friday’s swearing-in ceremony, parts of his caucus have urged him to step aside. Concerns are mounting that voter fatigue with Trudeau’s leadership could undermine the Liberal Party’s prospects in the next election.

Trudeau, who came to power in 2015, has led the Liberals to two additional electoral victories in 2019 and 2021. However, public opinion polls now show him trailing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre by 20 points, following a year in which the Liberals lost four by-elections.

Adding to these challenges, Trudeau faces the potential imposition of 25% tariffs by Trump on imports from Canada and Mexico, accused by the President-elect of contributing to the flow of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, and undocumented migrants into the United States.

Over 75% of Canadian exports are directed to the United States, supporting nearly two million jobs across Canada. In her resignation letter, Freeland cautioned that such measures could ignite a "tariff war" with the US, criticizing Trudeau’s fiscal policies.

Last month, Trudeau traveled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in an effort to avert a trade conflict. While Trump described the meeting as "very productive", subsequent social media remarks from the president-elect included jabs at Trudeau, calling him the "governor" of Canada and suggesting that the neighboring country becoming the 51st American state could be a "great idea".

Read more: Canada official warns of energy supply cut to US over Trump tariff row

  • United States
  • Canada
  • US
  • Donald Trump
  • Justin Trudeau

Most Read

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza.

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza

  • Politics
  • 12 Sep 2025
A screengrab from the ad played on Fox News. (X Screengrab)

Fox airs ad warning Trump not to let Netanyahu 'play' him on Gaza

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

  • Palestine
  • 14 Sep 2025
UKLFI’s latest faux pas, like "Israel’s" recent failed attempt at regime change in Iran, is unambiguously indicative of a flailing entity on the verge of extinction. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab el-Hajj)

Zionist lawfare operation facing collapse?

  • Opinion
  • 13 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A Hezbollah supporter who lost his sight in a pager attack carried out by "Israel" on Sept. 17, 2024, covers his eyes with a red headband inscribed with the name "Hussein" during Ashoura, July 6, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'We Have Recovered': Lebanon marks 1st anniversary of Pager Attack

The Arab neighborhood of El Za'im, on the outskirts of east Occupied Al-Quds in the West Bank, near where Israeli government says housing units will be built as part of the E1 settlement project, Thursday, August 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Palestine

'Israel’s' deliberate policies drive West Bank economy toward collapse

Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Politics

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns over parent company curbing activism

Trump’s approval rating falls to new low in second term: Poll
US & Canada

Trump’s approval rating falls to new low in second term: Poll

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS