Freeland Resigns Parliament Seat for Zelenskyy Advisory Role

Chrystia Freeland, Canada's former deputy prime minister and finance minister, announced Monday that she will resign her seat in Parliament to serve as an unpaid economic advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move comes as Freeland steps down from her role as Prime Minister Mark Carney's special representative for Ukraine's reconstruction, allowing her to focus on advising Zelenskyy directly amid Russia's ongoing war against the country.

Freeland, 57, who represents the Toronto-area riding of University-Rosedale, has held the parliamentary seat since 2015. She informed her constituents of her decision in a statement posted to social media, expressing gratitude for their support over the years. "Ukraine is at the forefront of today's global fight for democracy, and I welcome this chance to contribute on an unpaid basis as an economic advisor to President Zelensky," she wrote. Her resignation from Parliament is expected in the coming weeks, though she had previously indicated she would not seek re-election in the next federal vote, scheduled no later than 2029.

Zelenskyy announced the appointment in a post on social media, highlighting Freeland's expertise....