Peace River was the birthplace of Chrystia Freeland, born in 1968 on 2nd August. A Canadian politician, author and journalist by profession.
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Age and Height:
I’m 56 years old as of January 2025. Freeland looks to be about 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Christina Alexandra Freeland |
| Date of Birth | August 2, 1968 |
| Age | 56 (as of January 2025) |
| Place of Birth | Peace River, Alberta, Canada |
| Net Worth | Approximately $2 million (as of 2022) |
| Profession | Politician, Journalist, Author |
| Education | – B.A. in History and Literature from Harvard University- Rhodes Scholar in Slavonic Studies at the University of Oxford |
| Political Career | – Elected as MP for University-Rosedale in 2013- Former Minister of International Trade, Foreign Affairs- First woman Finance Minister in Canada (2020–2024)- Deputy Prime Minister (2019–2024) |
| Books | Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Notable Achievements | Renegotiated NAFTA, COVID-19 economic response, recognized as one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women |
| Resignation | Stepped down in December 2024 due to disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau |
Education:
Freeland obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian history and literature from Harvard University, followed by a Master of Studies degree in Slavonic studies from St. John’s College, Oxford.
Career
Years before she was serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada, Chrystia Freeland was a journalist.
She worked as deputy editor in London for Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, was deputy editor for the Financial Times, ran Canadian operations for Thomson Reuters, and even served as the news service’s managing director.
Books
Chrystia Freeland penned several books on political economics, including Sale of the Century: Russia’s Wild Ride from Communism to Capitalism (2000), Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else (2012), and Robert Lighthizer (2019).
Net worth
As per 2022, Freeland’s net worth is estimated around $2 million.
FAQs
What did Chrystia Freeland do in politics before?
Renegotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).She was also Canada’s Finance Minister, leading Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response.
Has she won any awards?
Over the years, Freeland has received numerous awards for her work in journalism and politics. She was even named one of the world’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes.
