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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering his options as leader, sources tell CTV News, after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland revealed she will quit cabinet.

In an explosive resignation letter published Monday morning, Freeland ignited a storm of confusion and speculation on Parliament Hill the same day she was set to table her fall economic statement – a document that includes key economic metrics such as the size of Canada’s deficit.

Leaders from the Conservative party and the Bloc Quebecois have demanded an election. The NDP’s leader has called on Trudeau to resign.

Here’s how the news on Monday, Dec. 16 unfolded:

7:46 p.m. EST: Heckler yells at Trudeau

As Trudeau was seen entering his motorcade, a heckler can be heard yelling at the prime minister.

“You failed Canada, you ruined our country. You’re done. Walk away. You don’t have an ounce of your father’s integrity,” he shouted.

“Have a good night, sir,” Trudeau replied to him.

7:42 p.m. EST: Liberal MP Collins seeks change in leadership

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