It might be a mistake any of us could make, but it’s not a good look for the Canadian government, as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was caught speeding.
In a statement from Freeland’s Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary Katherine Cuplinskas, Daily Hive was informed that Freeland was pulled over for speeding and was caught driving 132 km/h.
Cuplinskas added that Freeland, Canada’s finance minister, was travelling between Grande Prairie and Peace River in Alberta when she was caught.
For the infraction, Freeland was handed a $273 ticket, “which she has paid in full.”
Following the incident, “Deputy Prime Minister” is trending on Twitter, with some hijacking tweets from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make comments about the speeding incident.
The cops can barely keep up with your lead footed Deputy Prime Minister.
ā Anti-Taxxer (@colossusPhD) August 22, 2023
On the other hand, many on social media are indicating they don’t believe this is a big deal.
Chrystia Freeland getting a speeding ticket on a highway is the most relatable thing about her, sorry.
ā David Pumpkin Spice Socialist Moscrop š (@David_Moscrop) August 22, 2023
Freeland admitted she doesn’t own a car while being questioned about rising fuel prices and affordability in Atlantic Canada earlier this month, a comment that the federal opposition has called “out of touch.”
When asked about the pushback the Liberal government is facing from some local politicians, Freeland says she does “really understand” the challenges small towns may face compared to big cities regarding car dependency.
Daily Hive has been unable to confirm how far over the limit Freeland was speeding.
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