Chrystia Freeland has had a diverse and successful career, from journalism to politics. Born in Peace River, Alberta in 1968, Freeland grew up in a politically active household. Her mother, Halyna Chomiak, was a prominent journalist and her father, Don Freeland, was a lawyer and member of the Canadian team that negotiated the Auto Pact with the United States. This background instilled in Freeland a passion for politics and international relations from a young age.
After graduating from Harvard University, Freeland began her career as a journalist, working for various publications including the Financial Times and The Economist. She gained widespread recognition for her coverage of the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Her extensive knowledge of Eastern European politics and economics would serve her well in her later political career. In 2013, she made the jump from journalism to politics, winning a seat in the Canadian House of Commons. In 2020, she was appointed as Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, solidifying her position as one of the country’s most influential and powerful figures.
Throughout her career, Chrystia Freeland has been a strong advocate for progressive policies and gender equality. As the first woman to hold the position of Deputy Prime Minister in