OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland, the Transport Minister, is set to resign from her cabinet position, according to multiple sources. This change marks the first departure from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Sources, who requested anonymity, indicated that Freeland will take on an envoy role related to Ukraine. An official announcement is expected as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Freeland previously served as deputy prime minister and finance minister under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She has been a prominent figure in the Liberal government and is known for her strong support of Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, Freeland traveled to Ukraine, where she participated in a conference titled "How to End the War?" and moderated a panel discussing reforms and anti-corruption efforts.

As Freeland prepares to leave her cabinet role, it is anticipated that her responsibilities in transport and internal trade will be redistributed among current cabinet members rather than appointing a new minister. Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to meet with his cabinet on Tuesday morning, prior to the announcement.

Freeland's departure follows a significant period in which she played a crucial role in Trudeau's government. Her resignation as finance minister in December is often viewed as a pivotal moment that contributed to Trudeau's eventual resignation and the subsequent rise of Carney as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's Office has not commented on the situation as of Tuesday morning.