Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland announces millions in support for Canadian athletes [Video]

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was in Milton on Thursday to promote the federal government’s investments to support athletes across Canada. But, the focus shifted to looming questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership.

Freeland signaled the byelection loss in Toronto last week shows there are calls for change but added that Trudeau has full support from cabinet.

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During her announcement, Freeland said with the 2024 budget the federal government is investing $35 million over five years and $7 million a year going forward for the Athlete Assistance Program.

When asked about the shocking Toronto byelection upset, Freeland said, “I know he has the full support of cabinet and I know he has the full support of the vast, vast majority of Liberal MPs.”

Freeland says a group of Toronto-area MPs met in her backyard Wednesday …