Liberal MP James Maloney says his party’s caucus has “complete confidence” in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in her role, dismissing speculation about her future as “whispers in the shadows.”
“The focus we have is on the team. And I can tell you, I talk to my caucus colleagues every single day, and we have complete confidence in Chrystia Freeland as a finance minister,” the MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore told reporters on July 29.
“So these are whispers in the shadows, and that’s what they are. Take them for what they’re worth.”
During the press conference, Ms. Freeland also said she is more concerned with delivering for Canadians than discussions around her potential removal from cabinet.
“I absolutely take the point of view of our caucus, of my caucus colleagues really, really seriously,” Ms. Freeland told reporters. “Our government is our caucus, and our government’s policies need to be based on conversations within caucus. For me, my focus is on working hard to deliver for Canadians every single day.”
The finance minister added that she feels she has the support within the caucus to “focus on what my job is, which is delivering for Canada and Canadians.
“The prime minister is a very eloquent man and leader and it’s for the prime minister to speak for himself,” she said.