In a shocking turn of events on Monday, Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation as Canada’s Finance Minister, stirring up major political unrest in Ottawa. Her departure follows a severe critique of Trudeau’s recent economic strategies, which have been described as overly generous and potentially harmful. This has brought the Prime Minister’s political stability into question. Matina Stevis-Gridneff from our Canada bureau reflects on how Trudeau's journey has shifted from a celebrated leader to being the subject of ridicule, especially in the context of global politics influenced by figures like President-elect Donald J. Trump. With Freeland's exit, the stakes are high for Trudeau, and the future of the Liberal Party hangs in the balance.