Trudeau says he has ‘full confidence’ in Freeland following reports of tensions between PMO and minister [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a firm defence of Chrystia Freeland Thursday following reports of an increasingly tense relationship between his office and the finance minister.

“She has been a close friend, an ally and a partner in doing really big things for Canada, and will continue to be,” Trudeau said during his closing news conference from the annual NATO summit in Washington.

“I have full confidence in her abilities and the work we’re going to be doing together.”

Trudeau’s comments came after the Globe and Mail reported that tensions between Freeland and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) — including Trudeau’s chief of staff Katie Telford — are increasing due to the Liberals’ recent economic messaging and low approval ratings.

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