Chrystia Freeland, born in Peace River, Alberta in 1968, is a Canadian politician and journalist who has made a significant impact in both the media and political worlds. She has risen through the ranks to become Canada’s first female Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Minister of Finance. Her journey to success is one that is marked with determination, intelligence, and a passion for making a difference in the world.

After studying at Harvard, Oxford, and the London School of Economics, Freeland began her career as a journalist, working for various publications such as The Globe and Mail and the Financial Times. She quickly gained recognition for her sharp analysis and in-depth reporting, covering major events such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of global inequality. It was these experiences that later shaped her views on economic and social policies, and ultimately led her to enter the world of politics.

Freeland’s political career began in 2013 when she was elected as a member of parliament for Toronto Centre. In 2015, she was appointed as the Minister of International Trade, where she played a key role in negotiating the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). She then went on to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs before being promoted