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Chrystia Freeland plans to run for re-election

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Freeland meanwhile clearly said that she is definitely going to contest the next federal election. ( Photo :The Canadian Press)

Canada's Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced that she will contest the next federal election once again. When asked if he would like to take over the reins of the Liberal Party if given the opportunity, he avoided the question.Freeland said that Trudeau is leading the team very well and that he supports him.

The deputy PM meanwhile also reacted to recent polls that show a large margin of seats for the Conservatives and Liberals. will overcome with I hope Trudeau is doing a great job and that the Liberals will return to power under his leadership," Freeland said. Freeland meanwhile clearly said that she is definitely going to contest the next federal election.

It is worth noting that he first became a Member of Parliament from Toronto Center in July 2013 and since then he has won three consecutive elections from the nearby constituency of University-Rosedale.

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