Chrystia Freeland
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19685.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Chrystia Freeland is a prominent Canadian politician and former finance minister, known for her advocacy of policies to enhance Canada's economic competitiveness. In the context of Donald Trump's tariff threats, she has proposed reinstating tax incentives to encourage investment and counteract U.S. economic policies.
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Chrystia Freeland is a former cabinet minister whose resignation has created a vacancy in the cabinet.
After a breakneck year, can Carney reset for what’s next?Canada· 2026-06-21
Two of those are long-time Liberal seats vacated by Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair.
Liberals move forward with nominations as election talk ramps upCanada· 2026-02-26
Two – the ridings formerly represented by Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair – are considered safe Liberal seats.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to LiberalsCanada· 2026-02-18
Chrystia Freeland unknowingly violated the Elections Act by answering reporters’ questions at two budget-related press conferences.
Chrystia Freeland unknowingly violated Elections Act twice in 2024, commissioner saysCanada· 2026-02-14
Chrystia Freeland is the former finance minister whose resignation has implications for by-elections.
Carney, Ford discussed idea of an early federal election to secure majority, sources sayCanada· 2026-02-09
Chrystia Freeland is the Canadian Finance Minister who asked Chris Christie about Republicans' private conversations regarding Trump.
Christie claims Graham criticizes Trump privately despite praising him publicly
United States· 2026-02-07
Chrystia Freeland shared her thoughts on the Grammys controversy regarding ICE.
Bill Maher criticizes Billie Eilish Grammy anti-ICE speech commentsUnited States· 2026-02-07
Chrystia Freeland resigned her seat for the Toronto riding of University-Rosedale.
Ontario NDP deputy leader resigns to run in by-election for Bill Blair’s former ridingCanada· 2026-02-04
Mr. Blair’s former cabinet colleague, Chrystia Freeland, resigned her seat for the Toronto riding of University-Rosedale.
Bill Blair resigns Toronto seat, will become next high commissioner to U.K.Canada· 2026-02-03
Blair’s appointment to London will vacate a seat in his Toronto riding of Scarborough Southwest – the second Toronto seat vacated since Chrystia Freeland’s resignation earlier this year.
Bill Blair to resign Toronto seat, become next high commissioner to U.K.Canada· 2026-02-02
Chrystia Freeland is referenced as a former cabinet minister whose seat is pivotal for the Liberals.
Poilievre needs to relaunch for the broader public, not just his party’s baseCanada· 2026-01-29
But, two Conservatives have since decamped to the governing party, putting the Liberals just one seat shy of a majority, assuming they win Chrystia Freeland’s seat in a by-election.
Conservatives to decide if Poilievre gets a second chanceCanada· 2026-01-29
The House of Commons resumes sitting with a new vacancy, after the resignation this month of former Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland.
Liberals press Poilievre to deliver on pledge to fast-track affordability, crime measuresCanada· 2026-01-26
Chrystia Freeland's hiring as an economic adviser to Ukraine caused a stir in Ottawa about potential conflict of interest.
Chilly Kyiv, beset by blackouts, tackles a new kind of cold warCanada· 2026-01-24
Then-deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland called for urgent action on the issue of cellphone dead zones and spotty mobile wireless coverage.
CRTC launches public consultation on cellphone dead zonesCanada· 2026-01-16
Chrystia Freeland's resignation and criticism sparked Justin Trudeau's end.
Legault’s inevitable resignation shuffles Quebec politicsCanada· 2026-01-15
Chrystia Freeland helped set in motion Justin Trudeau's exit after she issued a public rebuke of his policies.
11 biggest political moments of 2025Canada· 2025-12-23
Mr. Sabia is also a former deputy finance minister who worked under former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.
Carney unveils shuffle of deputy ministers in key economic and defence departmentsCanada· 2025-12-19
In October, 2024, then-finance minister Chrystia Freeland said she expected a taxonomy would start covering priority industrial sectors.
Ottawa names expert coalition to roll out stalled green investing guideCanada· 2025-12-18
Chrystia Freeland, as foreign affairs minister, often spoke of Canada’s feminist policies on international issues.
No more feminist foreign policy, Carney saysCanada· 2025-11-23
Chrystia Freeland will remain Canada’s special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine when she starts a new job at the prestigious Rhodes Trust.
Freeland to remain Ukraine envoy after starting new job at Rhodes Trust, PMO saysCanada· 2025-11-23Chrystia Freeland is taking over the leadership of the organization that provides the venerable Rhodes Scholarship.
Freeland expected to work out of U.K. for new role as Rhodes Trust CEOCanada· 2025-11-21
Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed the next chief executive officer of the Rhodes Trust.
Chrystia Freeland named CEO of Rhodes TrustCanada· 2025-11-20
Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland is Canada’s special envoy to Ukraine.
Canada expects reforms in Ukraine to tackle corruption, Anand saysCanada· 2025-11-13
Chrystia Freeland is the former Finance Minister who boasted about her government's fiscal performance.
The Carney Liberals arrive at a fiscal fork in the roadCanada· 2025-11-02Tyler Meredith was an economic policy adviser to former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.
Carney’s budget conundrum: How to unlock business investment during a trade warCanada· 2025-11-01
Chrystia Freeland is the former finance minister whose resignation created a vacancy that François-Philippe Champagne filled.
Man of the moment: François-Philippe Champagne prepares for make-or-break budgetCanada· 2025-10-31
This worried Mr. Trudeau’s cabinet, especially foreign minister Chrystia Freeland.
Carney wants a China ‘reset.’ May he avoid the mistakes of the previous fourCanada· 2025-10-30
Mr. Champagne executed in months what dragged on for some years under previous Liberal finance minister, Chrystia Freeland.
Can Canada truly get its act together on money laundering?Canada· 2025-10-27
Chrystia Freeland is noted for her determined approach towards U.S. President Donald Trump.
An elbows-down strategy in the pipelineCanada· 2025-10-25