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    BornChristina Alexandra Freeland · August 2, 1968 · Peace River, Alberta, Canada
    Political partyLiberal
    SpouseGraham Bowley
    Children3
    Early life and education (1968–1993)

    Freeland was born in Peace River, Alberta, on August 2, 1968. Her father, Donald Freeland, was a farmer and lawyer and a member of the Liberal Party, and her Ukrainian mother, Halyna Chomiak (1946–200… See more

    Journalism career (1993–2013)

    Freeland began her career in journalism as a stringer for the Financial Times, The Washington Post, and The Economist while working in Ukraine. Freeland later worked for the Financial Times in London as a deputy edit… See more

    Political career (2013–present)

    On July 26, 2013, Freeland left journalism to enter politics. She sought the nomination for the Liberal Party in Toronto Centre to replace Bob Rae, who was stepping down to become chief negotiator and counsel for the … See more

    Views

    Freeland has described her political philosophy as being "simply Canadian", as well as feminist. She specifically holds economically and fiscally centrist policy positions aligned with the aims of public economics while … See more