Amid ‘uncertain’ times in Ottawa, Ford says premiers must remain united [Video]

Hours after Chrystia Freeland’s surprise resignation from cabinet sent shockwaves through Ottawa, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trumpeting unity amongst Canada’s premiers amid the threat of tariffs south of the border.

“Today has been an important reminder of how critical it is that premiers work together. No matter what’s happening (in) Ottawa, all of us premiers will remain united as ‘Team Canada’ to provide steady and stable leadership during these uncertain times,” Ford said following Monday’s premiers meeting, which he chaired.

On Monday morning, Freeland suddenly announced her resignation from cabinet in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In it, she said Trudeau told her on Friday that he no longer wanted her to serve as finance minister.

The news comes amid U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat of 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports when he takes power in January, unless both Canada and Mexico strengthen …