Chrystia Freeland: The Rise of a Prominent Canadian Politician and Author From her early days as a journalist to her current role as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Chrystia Freeland has become one of the most influential and prominent politicians in Canadian history. Born in Alberta in 1968, Freeland developed a passion for writing and journalism at a young age. After studying at Harvard University and earning a degree in Russian and Soviet Studies, she embarked on a successful career as a journalist, working for top publications such as The Financial Times, The Washington Post, and The Globe and Mail. In 2013, Freeland entered the political arena and won a seat in the Canadian House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party. She quickly rose through the ranks and became the Minister of International Trade, where she played a significant role in negotiating the historic Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Freeland's expertise and leadership skills were further recognized when she was appointed as Canada's first female Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2017. Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for women's rights, international cooperation, and economic equality. In addition to her political achievements, Freeland is also a published author, with books such as Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else and Sale of the Century: