of event in terms of the politics of Canada. And as I've said, mirrors something to some extent

we see in Germany and South Korea as well in terms of the Trump effect. What is behind this rift then

within the heart of politics in Canada? Yeah, you're absolutely right that Donald Trump

is also looming over this situation. We know there's been tensions between finance minister, a former finance

minister, Freeland's office, and Justin Trudeau. That was bubbling last week, really erupted on

Monday and a really kind of devastating day for Trudeau's government with her resignation letter

in which she accused the government of going after expensive political gimmicks to help

bolster the economy ahead of the Trump presidency that begins next month. Canada, of course,

bracing for the potential of 25 percent tariffs on their exports to the United States.

That has become a big focus of Trudeau's government

how to deal with that.

But also, the government has wanted to boost

its popularity a little bit.

That's at the core of Freeland's accusations.

They've instituted a sales tax holiday.

There was talk about mailing Canadians $250

Canadian dollar checks.

And this all comes after the government reported a real blowout deficit number of over

$60 billion Canadian dollars in the fiscal year ended March.

That was more than the $40 billion, more or less, that was projected or promised by the government.

So a tough fiscal situation there, turning into a very

difficult political situation for Justin Trudeau. Well, on that point, is Trudeau under threat at this

...