Hon. Chrystia Freeland
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland PC MP Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
University—Rosedale Ontario (MP); National (Minister)
Esteemed journalist-turned-politician Chrystia Freeland has served as Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade since 2025 following her tenure as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. Known for her expertise in trade negotiations and economic policy she has been a key Liberal figure navigating Canada through U.S. tariff threats and global crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian War. She resigned from cabinet in December 2024 citing disagreements with then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau but continues as an MP and minister under Mark Carney.
Education
BA in Russian History and Literature (Harvard University 1988–1990); Rhodes Scholar MA in Slavonic Studies (Oxford University 1993)
Work Experience
Journalist: Financial Times (1990–1999 stringer deputy editor U.S. managing editor); The Globe and Mail (1999–2001 deputy editor); Thomson Reuters (2010–2013 managing director editor of consumer news); Author: Sale of the Century (2000) Plutocrats (2012); Politician: MP for Toronto Centre (2013–2015); MP for University—Rosedale (2015–present); Minister of International Trade (2015–2017); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2017–2019); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2019–2020); Minister of Finance (2020–2024); Minister of Transport and Internal Trade (2025–present)
Achievements
**Major Initiatives**: Led Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) negotiations (2017–2019) securing trade stability. Introduced $10/day national childcare program (2021 budget) boosting affordability. Spearheaded sanctions and aid for Ukraine (2022–present) including $5B in support. As Finance Minister managed $400B+ in COVID-19 relief (2020–2022) preserving Canada’s AAA credit rating. Secured $4B for healthcare infrastructure (2024 budget). **Committee Work**: Chaired Canada-U.S. relations committee (2020–2024). **Funding Wins**: $30.9B for defense (2021–2024) toward NATO targets; $10B childcare investment.
Endorsements
**Notable Endorsements**: Endorsed by 15 Liberal MPs during 2025 leadership race including Anita Anand and Patty Hajdu. Ukrainian Canadian Congress (2022) for Ukraine support. Women’s Economic Council (2021) for childcare policy. **Media Links**: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/freeland-leadership-bid-2025; https://www.ukrainiancongress.ca/freeland-support-2022
