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American Focus > Blog > World News > All About Dominic LeBlanc, Justin Trudeau’s Pick For Canada’s New Finance Minister
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All About Dominic LeBlanc, Justin Trudeau’s Pick For Canada’s New Finance Minister

Last updated: December 16, 2024 6:57 pm
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Following Chrystia Freeland’s sudden resignation, Dominic LeBlanc has been sworn in as Canada’s new Finance Minister. LeBlanc, a close ally of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, previously served as the Public Safety Minister in Trudeau’s cabinet. This change comes as Canada faces a Can$62 billion deficit, which is higher than initially projected due to unexpected expenses.

As the new Finance Minister, 57-year-old LeBlanc will be responsible for managing the economic challenges, including navigating potential US tariffs. The United States is Canada’s primary trading partner, with 75% of its exports going south each year.

About Dominic LeBlanc

Prime Minister Trudeau swiftly appointed LeBlanc to fill the vacancy left by Freeland. LeBlanc was sworn in as Finance Minister at Rideau Hall on Monday. Since the Liberal Party’s victory in 2015, LeBlanc has held various key cabinet positions, playing a significant role in creating Canada’s billion-dollar border program as the Public Safety Minister. This program aimed to address US concerns regarding migration and narcotics.

Known as a top negotiator in Trudeau’s cabinet, LeBlanc accompanied the Prime Minister to Florida for a meeting with then US President-elect Donald Trump. He will now lead the Canada-US cabinet committee, a role previously held by Freeland.

“We understand that the cost of living is a significant issue for many Canadians, and they expect the government to focus on affordability,” LeBlanc stated after the ceremony.

Chrystia Freeland’s Resignation

Freeland’s unexpected resignation on Monday created political turmoil and raised concerns about Trudeau’s leadership. Freeland, who had disagreements with Trudeau over spending and potential US tariffs, cited a request from the Prime Minister to take on a lesser role as the reason for her resignation.

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Her departure, just before presenting a fall economic update to parliament, revealed a budget deficit of C$61.9 billion for 2023/24, much higher than anticipated. This crisis poses a challenge to Trudeau’s leadership, especially as the official opposition Conservatives are gaining ground.

The possibility of a vote of no confidence against Trudeau next year adds further uncertainty to his future in office. Opposition parties, including the New Democrats, are considering such a motion, highlighting the fragile political landscape in Canada.

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