Chrystia Freeland is a prominent figure in Canadian politics, currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. But her journey to this esteemed position began in the world of journalism.

Born in Peace River, Alberta, Freeland spent her childhood in a highly intellectual, politically active family. Raised by her mother, a lawyer, and her father, a lawyer-turned-printer, Freeland’s interest in politics and current events was sparked at an early age. After studying at Harvard and Oxford, she embarked on a successful career as a journalist, working for prestigious publications such as The Financial Times, The Globe and Mail, and The Economist.

But it wasn’t until 2013 when Freeland made the leap from journalism to politics. She ran for the Liberal Party in the federal by-election for the Toronto riding of Toronto Centre, and won with a significant lead. From then on, her career in politics soared. In 2015, she was appointed as Canada’s Minister of International Trade, leading the country’s efforts to negotiate trade agreements with the European Union and the United States.

Freeland’s bold and outspoken approach, combined with her extensive knowledge and experience in handling complex international issues, caught the attention of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In 2019, she was