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Chrystia Freeland Pledges Leaner Cabinet in Liberal Leadership Bid

BY Connect Newsroom, Jan 30, 2025 5:48 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Freeland stated her cabinet would consist of no more than 20 ministers, compared to the current 38, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a candidate in the Liberal Party leadership race to become the next Prime Minister of Canada, has pledged to cut cabinet and Prime Minister’s Office staff by half to reduce unnecessary expenses if elected.

Freeland stated her cabinet would consist of no more than 20 ministers, compared to the current 38, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Freeland, who has also served as Deputy Prime Minister, is one of six candidates vying to succeed Trudeau as Liberal leader. The party will select its new leader on March 9, after which Trudeau will step down as party leader and Prime Minister. He has already announced his decision not to contest the next election and plans to exit politics.

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