Reports: Chrystia Freeland to replace Bill Morneau as federal finance minister

OTTAWA, ON – It looks like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has found Bill Morneau’s replacement.

Morneau resigned as federal finance minister Monday evening. Multiple reports say Chrystia Freeland has been tapped to take over the role.

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Freeland is currently the Deputy Prime Minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs. If officially chosen as the new finance minister, she would be the first woman named to this position.