Trudeau’s final chapter

A bombshell resignation by  Chrystia Freeland has turbocharged the likelihood we’re witnessing the final days of Justin Trudeau’s Prime Ministership. Plus the BC NDP and Greens sign a new confidence and supply agreement. We also get a peak  at the province and country’s finances. And another byelection goes badly for the Liberals. Links Sean Fraser to leave federal cabinet as PMO pushes to add Mark Carney | CBC News Trudeau says he won’t quit but will reflect on events in wake of Freeland’s resignation – The Globe and Mail Chrystia Freeland’s letter Dominic LeBlanc sworn in as finance minister in wake of Chrystia Freeland’s exit – The Globe and Mail ‘Why would I box myself in?’: Singh on why he won’t commit to helping bring Trudeau’s gov’t down, yet Premier’s statement on agreement with BC Greens Agreement in Principle [pdf] Fairy Creek closer to permanent protection | The Narwhal BC fiscal update B.C.’s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update | CBC News  2024 Fall Economic Statement: “Reducing Everyday Costs and Raising Wages”  First Nations leaders blast feds for attributing deficit overrun to Indigenous legal claims | CBC News  Election Night Results – Electoral Districts