From her early days as a journalist in Ukraine to becoming Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland has had a career driven by her passion for public service and global economics.
After earning a degree in Russian history and literature from Harvard University, Freeland began working as a journalist for the Financial Times, covering the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of capitalism in Eastern Europe. Her expertise and keen eye for economic trends caught the attention of publications like The Economist and The Globe and Mail, where she served as a managing editor and bureau chief. She also authored several books, including the acclaimed “Sale of the Century: Russia’s Wild Ride from Communism to Capitalism.”
But it was in 2013 when Freeland’s career took a political turn, as she successfully ran for Member of Parliament in Canada’s Liberal Party. She quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs and then assuming her current roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Throughout her political career, Freeland has been a strong advocate for international cooperation and a champion for women’s rights and equality.
Chrystia Freeland’s journey is a testament to the power of following one’s passions and using them to make a
