The second-place finisher, Chrystia Freeland, was so far behind with just 8 per cent support, that no one at the convention wondered afterwards whether she intended to support Carney going forward.

Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.

Chrystia Freeland, former deputy prime minister under Trudeau, warned that Trump poses a direct "threat" to Canada's sovereignty by saying that the country could potentially become the 51st U.S ...

Running a large newsroom means making hundreds of decisions a day about the moment you’re in and looking ahead to the next moment coming up; it is at once a quickly reactive and deeply thoughtful job.

Freeland, who pursued a prolific career in journalism for publications including the Globe and Mail and the Financial Times, studied abroad at the University of Kiev during the 1988-89 academic year.

Economist Mark Carney leads the race, followed by former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland ahead of the March 9 leadership vote. Chrystia Freeland, left, served as Canada's finance minister while ...

TORONTO (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau’s exit as prime minister, said she is running to be the next leader of the Libe… ...

WATCH: Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister and finance minister of Canada is now joining the race to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. In a statement shared ...

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.” By Vjosa Isai Reporting ...

Freeland was born to a Ukrainian mother in Alberta’s western province. She studied at Harvard University before embarking on a career in journalism, covering Russia and Ukraine for several years.