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Chrystia Freeland Resigns, Takes Advisory Role in Ukraine

1/6/2026

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Chrystia Freeland, the Liberal MP for University—Rosedale, will resign.
She will also step down as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s special representative for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Freeland will take on an unpaid advisory role to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Conservatives have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to her dual roles.
Freeland has served in cabinet positions since 2015, including as deputy prime minister.

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Chrystia Freeland, the Liberal MP for University—Rosedale, will resign.
She will also step down as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s special representative for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Freeland will take on an unpaid advisory role to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Conservatives have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to her dual roles.
Freeland has served in cabinet positions since 2015, including as deputy prime minister.