Chrystia Freeland is a woman of many firsts. She made history by becoming the first female Deputy Prime Minister of Canada in 2019. She also holds the distinction of being the first female Finance Minister in the country, a position she took on in 2020. But before her illustrious political career, Freeland had a successful and groundbreaking career in journalism.
Born in Peace River, Alberta, Freeland grew up in a family of journalists. She inherited her love for writing from her parents and went on to study literature and history at Harvard University. Her career in journalism took off when she joined the Financial Times in London, where she covered stories on the collapse of the Soviet Union and its impact on Eastern Europe. This led her to become a renowned expert on international affairs and economics.
After making a name for herself in the world of journalism, Freeland returned to Canada and embarked on a political career. She won a seat in the House of Commons in 2013, and quickly rose through the ranks to become a Minister of International Trade. She was later appointed as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, where she played a crucial role in negotiating the new trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Freeland has been a trailblazing leader throughout her career, breaking barriers and
