She is so incompetent, let zelensky have her if he can tolerate her.
geebiebeegee on
Pick a job lady. They each require the full attention of one person.
cyclinginvancouver on
>Former Liberal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is facing calls to resign as an MP after being appointed as an adviser to the President of Ukraine.
>Ms. Freeland has long been one of Ukraine’s most ardent defenders in its fight against Russia.
>She left Mr. Carney’s cabinet in September to take on a newly created role as his Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.
>Conservative MPs said her role with the Ukrainian government places her in a clear conflict of interest.
>“One cannot be a Canadian MP and an adviser to a foreign government. She must do one or the other,” said Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong on social media. “She should resign as adviser or as MP for University-Rosedale.”
>Another Conservative MP said Ms. Freeland can’t be given a pass for supporting an ally. “No matter the ally, this is a clear conflict of interest,” said Rachael Thomas. “Canadians elected her to represent them in Parliament, not to resign immediately.”
>Prior to serving as transport and internal trade minister, Ms. Freeland was deputy prime minister and finance minister for then-prime minister Justin Trudeau.
>She quit those roles in December, 2024. She then ran in the Liberal leadership race to replace Mr. Trudeau but lost.
>When she left cabinet in September, she said she would remain as the MP for her Toronto riding, though she has been expected to step down for some time.
>The Carney Liberals are currently one seat short of a majority government and her resignation would make it harder for them to get bills through the House of Commons.
>Ms. Freeland’s job as Mr. Carney’s special representative is considered a parliamentary secretary role.
>Another Conservative MP, Dan Albas, said he’s been a parliamentary secretary in a past government and doesn’t understand how Ms. Freeland could accept the post with Mr. Zelensky.
>“Doesn’t the Conflict of Interest Act prohibit outside positions that create real or perceived conflicts? Canadians deserve clarity on how this is compliant,” he said.
>The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner did not immediately return a request for comment.
>A source close to Ms. Freeland said she had been in touch with the office and accepted Mr. Zelensky’s offer with Mr. Carney’s blessing. The role is unpaid and not full-time, the source said.
>The Globe and Mail is not identifying the source as they were not authorized to disclose Ms. Freeland’s private discussions.
>Ms. Freeland was not available for comment.
>In November, the Rhodes Trust announced it had hired her to be the chief executive officer. That job is set to start on July 1.
>The Oxford-based organization administers one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious scholarships.
>
betatango on
The fact this is announced without prior info from our PM shows how these elites regard public perception,
CitySeekerTron on
If she’s accepted this new role, then this request is reasonable and she should step down immediately.
I would go further and say that holding both roles simultaneously is disqualifying for future Canadian public posts on the basis of judgement.
Uncertn_Laaife on
Rightly so.
namotous on
Don’t half-as 2 things, whole-as 1 thing
TheBusinessMuppet on
At first I thought Ukrainians were asking for her to resign
PorousSurface on
I think this is a very fair request and optically it does not look well for her to do both
Otherwise_Meeting491 on
Very reasonable. Pick a country to work for.
typec4st on
Public servants can’t accept gifts over $200 but they can accept positions in foreign governments now?
Foreign interference much Liberals?
_dmhg on
How is this even a thing she needs to face calls for instead of like, a part of the job being ‘you can’t be a personal advisor to a foreign govt’ WHAT lol like her accepting that job should’ve been automatically bundled with her resignation as a Canadian official…
Agreeable_Store_3896 on
Politician has links of links to Chinese government, whole media has a shit storm. A working MP literally gets a job working for a foreign government whilst still being in Canadian politics.. meh
TurnipAutomatic9233 on
If a by-election is called, this will NOT hurt the liberals chances of a majority
Freeland’s seat is the safest in the country- downtown Toronto 😂
Syeina on
She should absolutely resign and a byelection should be held
Laval09 on
I’ve said it a few times I’ll say it again: The elected members of the Liberal party, especially the current/former cabinet members….have no interest in this country and its people. They arent seeking out public service so that they can do their lifes greatest work and give back to the country that did so much for them.
Rather, its the opposite. Parliament is a stepping stone on their quest to join the international elite. We are all just a disposable means to an end. When they make national decisions, they’re doing it strictly so that someone in Davos puts in the good word for them. They dont make decisions based on whats in the best interests of the country and its people.
But hey, partisans dont like Poilievre so that makes it ok. Trudeau was super likeable and that really put the country in a good place didnt it lol.
Mister_Chef711 on
I think this is reasonable.
I’m not against supporting Ukraine in their war and that means sending money or spending money here to create supplies and sending those supplies over.
But it’s obviously a conflict of interest if a person voting on and involved in how much money is potentially sent or how many packages are sent is also an economic advisor for the country receiving that money.
axazc on
Moonlighting career
Due-Masterpiece410 on
You can’t serve the interests of two countries at the same time. She needs to resign.
asoupconofsoup on
Oh I didn’t she was an MP still..uh yeah she should resign of course! I would not want my MP working for a foreign government with the goal to attract investments for another nation! It seems an obvious conflict of interest.
thatcanadianguysup on
She’s going for a Honeypot on Zelensky
Alternative_Order612 on
Mister Speeeeeeekeeeeeer
advadm on
So she’s freeloading taxpayer money right now by not doing her job but getting paid for it.
Minttt on
Are there actually any Canadians out there who think she shouldn’t resign? There are so many problems with this, from an MP being a full-time job with responsibilities, to working for a government of a different country in addition to her own.
Own_Difference_4882 on
My only concern is Mark Carney is the godfather to her children! Interesting!
Visual-Compote-4665 on
She just resigned LOL
Mylittlethrowaway2 on
“Conservative MPs demand Liberal MP resign”
Okay. Wake me up when her constituents start demanding it and not the opposition whose default is always to tell others to resign.
BoloHKs on
She said she’d resign. And that’s happening soon. A non-issue. Patience, grasshopper.
Osiris-Amun-Ra on
Given that a foreign government just officially hired her will she be resigning as a $300,000 per year MP or registering as a foreign agent?
The Liberal has gotten away with over a decade of escalating corruption with no consequences. Why should it stop now!
Carney is PM and serves the interests of Brookefield. We have other politicians who openly serve the interests of countries like China and India without any consequences. Why not let Freeland serve the interests of a foreign power or two?
Clearly, nobody gives a crap about it.
SnowFlakeUsername2 on
So people couldn’t give it a day to work out the details eh? Not even just a few hours. Opposition, social media, and newspaper articles just auto-triggered like a bunch of clapping seals.
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She is so incompetent, let zelensky have her if he can tolerate her.
Pick a job lady. They each require the full attention of one person.
>Former Liberal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is facing calls to resign as an MP after being appointed as an adviser to the President of Ukraine.
>Ms. Freeland has long been one of Ukraine’s most ardent defenders in its fight against Russia.
>She left Mr. Carney’s cabinet in September to take on a newly created role as his Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.
>Conservative MPs said her role with the Ukrainian government places her in a clear conflict of interest.
>“One cannot be a Canadian MP and an adviser to a foreign government. She must do one or the other,” said Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong on social media. “She should resign as adviser or as MP for University-Rosedale.”
>Another Conservative MP said Ms. Freeland can’t be given a pass for supporting an ally. “No matter the ally, this is a clear conflict of interest,” said Rachael Thomas. “Canadians elected her to represent them in Parliament, not to resign immediately.”
>Prior to serving as transport and internal trade minister, Ms. Freeland was deputy prime minister and finance minister for then-prime minister Justin Trudeau.
>She quit those roles in December, 2024. She then ran in the Liberal leadership race to replace Mr. Trudeau but lost.
>When she left cabinet in September, she said she would remain as the MP for her Toronto riding, though she has been expected to step down for some time.
>The Carney Liberals are currently one seat short of a majority government and her resignation would make it harder for them to get bills through the House of Commons.
>Ms. Freeland’s job as Mr. Carney’s special representative is considered a parliamentary secretary role.
>Another Conservative MP, Dan Albas, said he’s been a parliamentary secretary in a past government and doesn’t understand how Ms. Freeland could accept the post with Mr. Zelensky.
>“Doesn’t the Conflict of Interest Act prohibit outside positions that create real or perceived conflicts? Canadians deserve clarity on how this is compliant,” he said.
>The Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner did not immediately return a request for comment.
>A source close to Ms. Freeland said she had been in touch with the office and accepted Mr. Zelensky’s offer with Mr. Carney’s blessing. The role is unpaid and not full-time, the source said.
>The Globe and Mail is not identifying the source as they were not authorized to disclose Ms. Freeland’s private discussions.
>Ms. Freeland was not available for comment.
>In November, the Rhodes Trust announced it had hired her to be the chief executive officer. That job is set to start on July 1.
>The Oxford-based organization administers one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious scholarships.
>
The fact this is announced without prior info from our PM shows how these elites regard public perception,
If she’s accepted this new role, then this request is reasonable and she should step down immediately.
I would go further and say that holding both roles simultaneously is disqualifying for future Canadian public posts on the basis of judgement.
Rightly so.
Don’t half-as 2 things, whole-as 1 thing
At first I thought Ukrainians were asking for her to resign
I think this is a very fair request and optically it does not look well for her to do both
Very reasonable. Pick a country to work for.
Public servants can’t accept gifts over $200 but they can accept positions in foreign governments now?
Foreign interference much Liberals?
How is this even a thing she needs to face calls for instead of like, a part of the job being ‘you can’t be a personal advisor to a foreign govt’ WHAT lol like her accepting that job should’ve been automatically bundled with her resignation as a Canadian official…
Politician has links of links to Chinese government, whole media has a shit storm. A working MP literally gets a job working for a foreign government whilst still being in Canadian politics.. meh
If a by-election is called, this will NOT hurt the liberals chances of a majority
Freeland’s seat is the safest in the country- downtown Toronto 😂
She should absolutely resign and a byelection should be held
I’ve said it a few times I’ll say it again: The elected members of the Liberal party, especially the current/former cabinet members….have no interest in this country and its people. They arent seeking out public service so that they can do their lifes greatest work and give back to the country that did so much for them.
Rather, its the opposite. Parliament is a stepping stone on their quest to join the international elite. We are all just a disposable means to an end. When they make national decisions, they’re doing it strictly so that someone in Davos puts in the good word for them. They dont make decisions based on whats in the best interests of the country and its people.
But hey, partisans dont like Poilievre so that makes it ok. Trudeau was super likeable and that really put the country in a good place didnt it lol.
I think this is reasonable.
I’m not against supporting Ukraine in their war and that means sending money or spending money here to create supplies and sending those supplies over.
But it’s obviously a conflict of interest if a person voting on and involved in how much money is potentially sent or how many packages are sent is also an economic advisor for the country receiving that money.
Moonlighting career
You can’t serve the interests of two countries at the same time. She needs to resign.
Oh I didn’t she was an MP still..uh yeah she should resign of course! I would not want my MP working for a foreign government with the goal to attract investments for another nation! It seems an obvious conflict of interest.
She’s going for a Honeypot on Zelensky
Mister Speeeeeeekeeeeeer
So she’s freeloading taxpayer money right now by not doing her job but getting paid for it.
Are there actually any Canadians out there who think she shouldn’t resign? There are so many problems with this, from an MP being a full-time job with responsibilities, to working for a government of a different country in addition to her own.
My only concern is Mark Carney is the godfather to her children! Interesting!
She just resigned LOL
“Conservative MPs demand Liberal MP resign”
Okay. Wake me up when her constituents start demanding it and not the opposition whose default is always to tell others to resign.
She said she’d resign. And that’s happening soon. A non-issue. Patience, grasshopper.
Given that a foreign government just officially hired her will she be resigning as a $300,000 per year MP or registering as a foreign agent?
[https://archive.is/20260105211348/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-freeland-zelensky-ukraine-canadian-mp-adviser-foreign-government/](https://archive.is/20260105211348/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-freeland-zelensky-ukraine-canadian-mp-adviser-foreign-government/)
‘cuz she done such a great job for Canada!
Meh.
The Liberal has gotten away with over a decade of escalating corruption with no consequences. Why should it stop now!
Carney is PM and serves the interests of Brookefield. We have other politicians who openly serve the interests of countries like China and India without any consequences. Why not let Freeland serve the interests of a foreign power or two?
Clearly, nobody gives a crap about it.
So people couldn’t give it a day to work out the details eh? Not even just a few hours. Opposition, social media, and newspaper articles just auto-triggered like a bunch of clapping seals.