OTTAWA—Even as she attempts to become Liberal leader and prime minister, Chrystia Freeland is still surprised she chose to run for office at all. “Sometimes when I look back on that decision ...

Chrystia Freeland, a journalist from Alberta who rose through elite institutions to become a top politician, is now running to replace Justin Trudeau, who brought her into politics.Credit ...

Chrystia Freeland, who resigned last month as Justin Trudeau’s deputy and finance minister, has vowed “surgical” reprisals to the 25 percent tariff that Trump has placed on all steel imports.

Chrystia Freeland is getting serious about uniting Canadians. From encouraging young people about the future and expressing her love for romantasy books, to urging Canadians to unify and stand up to U ...