The KGB once lauded Chrystia Freeland as someone who was “inventive” in achieving her goals.

The ex-Soviet spy agency’s insightful analysis is in need of an update to include the fact that she never achieved her ultimate goal of becoming prime minister despite an artful public letter that slipped a stiletto between the shoulder blades of Justin Trudeau.

Having toppled the king, Freeland was denied the crown by a Liberal party that may have celebrated her ruthlessness but was distrustful of her ambition.

The party, like the KGB, may have recognized that during her time in office Freeland displayed that most guileful of political talents – being loyal until it no longer suited her.

On Tuesday, Freeland announced she was stepping down from her transport minister role and would

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