The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.

Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as Canada’s deputy prime minister and finance minister has caught Ottawa by surprise. Her exit comes amid growing tensions with PM Justin Trudeau, who is now facing cal

The main opposition Conservatives have not called for Trudeau’s resignation but demand an election. But a no-confidence vote in the government is not imminent with Parliament about to break for the holidays.