Freeland is of Ukrainian descent and a staunch supporter of the country amid its war with Russia

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to resign from cabinet Tuesday, marking the first departure from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet.

Multiple sources confirmed to National Post that Freeland, who was deputy prime minister and finance minister for Carney’s predecessor Justin Trudeau, is leaving her cabinet post, with many suggesting she would be appointed to an international role related to Ukraine.

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Freeland is of Ukrainian descent, speaks the language and is a staunch supporter of the country in its war against Russia.

She notably travelled to Ukraine late last week and attended a conference titled “How to end the War?” during which she moder

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