Chrystia Freeland kneecaps Trudeau, but his shaky government still stands. Jan Wong joins to sift through the aftermath of a very eventful Monday in Canadian politics. 

Plus, an arsenal of 3D printed guns in Quebec and Jan’s tips for the GST holiday.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Post Production), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Jan Wong

Further reading: 

• Inside Chrystia Freeland’s surprising resignation — and the fallout that has Justin Trudeau fighting for his political life – Toronto Star
• The Zoom call and the sharply worded letter from Chrystia Freeland that sent shock waves through Ottawa – The Globe and Mail
•  Trudeau’s office at odds with Finance Minister Freeland over GST holiday, $250 cheques, sources say – The Globe and Mail  
• Trudeau makes fresh bid to recruit Mark Carney amid tensions with Freeland – The Globe and Mail 
• The minister of everything – Paul Wells 
• Coupable d’avoir partagé des plans d’armes 3D | La Presse 

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