Speaking in Markham, Ont., on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland addressed reports of growing tension between her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following a tour of an energy utility facility.

Responding to a question about whether Trudeau has assured her that she will stay on as finance minister, Freeland responded that “the Prime Minister is a very eloquent man and leader, and it's for the Prime Minister to speak for himself. It is true that I had a long conversation with [the] Prime Minister on Friday.”

“To serve as minister in a cabinet, you do need the support and confidence of the Prime Minister — that is especially true for the deputy prime minister and finance minister,” Freeland added. “Speaking for myself, I do have the confidence that I need to do my job effectively.”

Asked about whether she has spoken with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, who has been reportedly identified as a possible finance minister successor, Freeland said that she speaks with him “often” and that he is actually her son's godfather.

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