Chrystia Freeland is widely recognized as one of Canada’s most influential politicians. Born on August 2, 1968, in Peace River, Alberta, Freeland’s early years were spent traveling and living in various countries, due to her father’s job as a lawyer with the Canadian Institute of International Affairs. This exposure to different cultures ultimately shaped her interest and passion for international affairs and politics.

Freeland began her career as a journalist, contributing to top publications such as Financial Times, Washington Post, and The Economist. She also authored two books, “Sale of the Century: Russia’s Wild Ride from Communism to Capitalism” and “Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else.” In 2013, she made the transition to politics, winning the federal Liberal party nomination for Toronto-Centre riding. She was then appointed as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2017, making her the first woman to hold this position in Canadian history.

Since then, Freeland has been a crucial figure in shaping Canada’s foreign policy, particularly in turbulent times such as the US-Canada trade negotiations and the ongoing Brexit negotiations. She has also been a vocal advocate for progressive trade deals and championed a feminist approach to foreign policy. Her remarkable career and achievements have led to her being named one