Chrystia Freeland is a Canadian politician and journalist who currently serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. She has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and women’s rights throughout her career, making significant strides in breaking the glass ceiling in Canadian politics.

Before entering politics, Freeland had a successful career in journalism, working for top media outlets such as the Financial Times, The Globe and Mail, and Reuters. In 2013, she published her book “Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else,” which became an international bestseller and cemented her reputation as an expert on economic inequality. She has also been a strong advocate for progressive policies, such as increasing taxes for the wealthy and implementing policies to support the middle class.

As Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Freeland has been a champion for gender parity and diversity in government. She has called for more women to run for office and has worked to increase representation of women in leadership positions. In 2015, she spearheaded Canada’s first-ever Gender Equality Week, highlighting the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

In addition, Freeland has been a vocal supporter of the #MeToo movement and has worked to address gender