Dec. 16, 2024 | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dodges questions about his political future after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland suddenly quits cabinet — just hours before she was slated to deliver a crucial update on the state of Canada’s economy. 00:00 The National for December 16, 2024 01:20 Trudeau’s government in crisis 02:15 Freeland resigns suddenly from cabinet 05:50 Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton 08:34 Trudeau speaks at pre-planned Liberal event 09:07 Economic update reveals soaring deficit 11:22 What it says about the Canadian economy 13:13 Premiers promote stability in face of tariff threat 15:29 Conservatives win B.C. federal byelection 18:42 Search for survivors after cyclone in Mayotte 19:14 Toronto ISIS suspect facing war crime charges 21:35 Verdict expected in Gisèle Pelicot rape trial 22:12 Shooting at Wisconsin Christian school 23:05 Trudeau dodges questions after caucus meeting 23:26 Canada Post workers ordered back to work 25:43 The Breakdown 26:19 At Issue | Freeland resigns as finance minister 35:51 At Issue | Questions about Trudeau's political future 43:16 The Moment | Cat rescued from under streetcar #news #canada #cbcnews More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.