Chrystia Freeland is a prominent Canadian politician and former journalist known for her effective communication skills and strong political stance. She was born on August 2, 1968, in Peace River, Alberta, and was raised in a Ukrainian-Canadian family with a strong background in politics. Her interest in journalism began at a young age, and she went on to study at Harvard University where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Russian history and literature. After graduation, she worked as a journalist for various publications, including the Financial Times and The Globe and Mail, where she covered major events such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of oligarchs in Russia.
After establishing herself as a successful journalist, Freeland transitioned into politics in 2013, when she was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party of Canada. Her rise to power was quick, and she was appointed as the Minister of International Trade in 2015. During her time in office, she negotiated the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. In 2019, she was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, making her one of the most influential and powerful women in Canadian politics.
Chrystia Freeland’s background in journalism has greatly contributed to her