Amid the heightened political crisis in Canada, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, has called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s resignation. This comes after the departure of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Singh pointed to the country’s rising cost of living and the looming threat of tariffs from incoming US President Donald Trump as key reasons for his demand.

“Today, I am calling on Justin Trudeau to resign. Liberals are fighting themselves when Canadians need a Prime Minister who will fight for them.”

Singh says Canadians are already facing financial strain due to increasing living costs and housing challenges and adding to this, Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff threatens to jeopardise numerous jobs in the country

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after PM Trudeau offered her a lesser position. She said his wish to increase spending could endanger Canada’s ability to withstand the damage done by the tariffs that US President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose.

Freeland had headed a special cabinet committee on Canada-US relations and was working closely with the 10 provinces to ensure a united response.

Freeland had been a key figure in Trudeau’s cabinet, holding roles such as trade and foreign minister, and leading trade negotiations with the EU and US. Most recently, she had been managing Canada’s response to Trump’s policies.

In her letter, Freeland explained that Trudeau had proposed a cabinet shuffle, but she believed resignation was the only viable option. As finance minister, she stressed the need to take Trump’s tariff threats seriously, warning that it could lead to a “tariff war” with the US and urging Ottawa to remain fiscally cautious.

Trump takes dig at Justin Trudeau after Freeland’s resignation

Meanwhile, Donald Trump took a dig at the troubles in the Canadian ruling party after Freeland’s resignation saying that her behaviour had not been conducive towards making good decisions for the Canadian citizens.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth, Donald Trump wrote, “The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau. Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed!!!”