Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill

The intriguing, in-depth story of the most powerful woman in Canadian politics. *A NATIONAL BESTSELLER*

Catherine Tsalikis traces Chrystia Freeland's remarkable journey from the northwestern Alberta town of Peace River to Moscow, London, and New York, where she spent two decades as a journalist, to the halls of Parliament Hill as deputy prime minister and finance minister in Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. Ambitious and talented with a work ethic to match, Freeland has had an impressive run since she entered politics in 2013: spearheading major trade negotiations, expertly navigating relations with an erratic US president, speaking out about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, and standing up to Vladimir Putin's aggressions in Ukraine.

With her impeccable research, seasoned perspective, and accessible style, Tsalikis brings Freeland's story to life. The defining moments and experiences that shaped Freeland's particular worldview illuminate the answers to larger social questions: how to live a good, useful life; how to hold fast to guiding principles; how to break through glass ceilings. This is a unique behind-the-curtains look at Canadian politics through the story of a trailblazing woman.

ISBN: 9781487011215
Format: Hardback
Pages: 360
Publisher: House of Anansi Press Inc
Published: December 20, 2024

"A portrait of one of the most powerful women in modern Canadian politics ... Those who want to understand the Trudeau government, modern Canadian politics, and a figure whose story is not yet finished would do well to read this biography." - The Hill Times"Does a terrific job rectifying the dearth of stories about Canadian women in public life ... We can learn from [Chrystia's] example about how to respond to our current moment, of how to be clear-eyed and fearless in the face of authoritarianism, and how we might live the values that we know to be true." - Pickle Me This Blog "What the future holds for Chrystia Freeland remains to be seen. For those curious about what makes Chrystia Freeland tick, and what she has achieved thus far in her already-impressive career, Chrystia provides useful insights." - The Seaboard Review