Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

Freeland played a major role in forcing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation after he decided to shuffle her out as finance minister in favour of Carney. She was applauded for her efforts and even served as a white knight (of sorts) since the Liberals had been well behind Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives for two years.

Mark Carney's leadership campaign said he's fundraised a whopping $4.5 million during the Liberal party's short, two-month race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The four candidates vying to become the next leader of Canada's Liberal party have made the case during a debate why they are best suited to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland speaks during the English-language Liberal Leadership debate in Montreal on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Freeland appeared on "Real Time With Bill Maher" on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne ...

Chrystia Freeland met with oil and gas lobbyists 19 times in 2024 — more than any other minister. The former finance minister and deputy prime minister is currently running for leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and claiming Pierre Poilievre is not a “MAGA guy” as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer.

U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and claiming Pierre Poilievre is not a “MAGA guy” as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods inches closer.

We cannot change Donald Trump, but we can control our economic destiny,” one of the candidates, Mark Carney, said.