Overview
- Freeland said she has written to the Speaker confirming she will vacate her University—Rosedale seat on Friday.
- The former deputy prime minister accepted a voluntary role focused on Ukraine’s economic development and reconstruction.
- Conservative MPs argued she could not remain in the House while advising a foreign leader and pressed for immediate resignation.
- Freeland said she consulted the federal ethics commissioner and followed his advice regarding the volunteer position.
- Her departure sets up a by-election in the Toronto riding, which Prime Minister Mark Carney must call within six months.