BREAKING: Deputy PM Freeland’s staff tests positive for COVID-19

Freeland has since said that she had no contact with these staffers. Despite this, she told the public that she had taken two rapid COVID-19 tests and tested negative twice.

In spite of these tests, Freeland will be presenting today's fiscal update virtually.

Writing on Twitter, Freeland said that her staffers were now self-isolating at home. "I have not had direct contact with them," said the deputy PM. "The rest of my staff in Ottawa have had negative antigen tests today."

"I have had two negative molecular tests today," she added. "However, out of an abundance of caution, I will be presenting the Economic and Fiscal Update virtually."

"The Omicron variant is a real and serious threat to the health and safety of Canadians. I encourage everyone to follow all public health measures: book your booster shot, wear a mask, and limit social gatherings."

Recently, Freeland made the Forbes list of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Forbes gave a brief overview of Freeland's career, where she started as a journalist for both the Financial Times and Reuters. It also detailed Freeland's extensive responsibilities within the Trudeau government.

Freeland became a member of parliament in 2013 in a Toronto riding of University—Rosedale.