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New biography warns against underestimating Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia is an origin story. Author Catherine Tsalikis presents Freeland’s past to assist readers with understanding her present and speculating on her future.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Chrystia Freeland prior to her resignation from cabinet. A new biography on Freeland details the former finance minister and deputy prime minister's past.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY STEPHEN JEFFERY

January 2, 2025

Chrystia Freeland’s decision to step down as finance minister and deputy prime minister on Dec. 16—just hours before she was due to deliver the fall economic statement—came as a shock to political Ottawa and wounded Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a way that his polit...

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