Chrystia Freeland: Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Profile of Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Liberal politician and MP since 2013, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; former journalist and author with extensive senior cabinet experience.
Christina Alexandra "Chrystia" Freeland (born August 2, 1968, in Peace River, Alberta) is a Canadian politician who sits with the Liberal Party of Canada.
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Political roles
Freeland has been a member of parliament since 2013. Over her parliamentary career she has held several senior cabinet posts:
- Minister of International Trade (2015–2017)
- Minister of Foreign Affairs (2017–2019)
- Deputy Prime Minister (appointed 2019) and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2019–2020)
- Minister of Finance (from 2020 onward)
Background and career before politics
Before entering electoral politics, Freeland worked as a journalist and foreign correspondent. She is the author of several non-fiction books, including works that examine global economics and political change.
She remains a prominent figure in the federal government, combining senior ministerial responsibilities with her role as deputy prime minister.
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- pm.gc.ca : "The Honourable Chrystia Freeland"
- Chrystia Freeland