born 1968
Chrystia Freeland is a Canadian politician, journalist, and author who has served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Finance since 2020. Known for her expertise in international trade and economic policy, she played a key role in negotiating the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Freeland has a background in journalism, having worked as an editor for major publications including the Financial Times and The Globe and Mail.