Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland is a former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. She was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2013 and held key roles in the Canadian government. Freeland is currently newsworthy due to her recent appointment as an unpaid economic development advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy believes her skills and experience in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations will strengthen Ukraine's resilience. In addition to her advisory role in Ukraine, Freeland will also become the leader of the Rhodes Trust in the UK. She has also recently spoken about the need for countries to be thoughtful about economic dependencies, particularly concerning China, in a world where trade is increasingly weaponized. Freeland's transition from Canadian politics to international advisory roles highlights her continued involvement in global economic and political affairs.