Chrystia Freeland

Awards & Honours

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Freeland's career is marked by historic firsts and influential recognition. As the first woman to serve as Canada's Minister of Finance, she broke a significant barrier in Canadian politics. She has been named one of Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women multiple times and was included in TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2018. Her books have won prestigious literary awards, and her leadership in international trade and foreign affairs has been widely respected. Her role in shaping Canada's response to global challenges, from the renegotiation of NAFTA to her staunch support for Ukraine, has solidified her reputation as a formidable stateswoman.

AwardsFreeland has received recognition for her literary and political work. Her book Sale of the Century won the Lionel Gelber Prize and the National Business Book Award in 2001. Her second book, Plutocrats, also won both awards in 2013. She was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2018 and has appeared on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women multiple times. She holds an honorary degree from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Privy Council of Canada.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Privy Council of Canada

Government of Canada·2015

Lifetime appointment granting the title 'The Honourable'

Honorary Degree

University of Alberta·2019

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME·2018

Recognized as one of the world's most influential people

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

Forbes·2018

Listed among the world's most powerful women

Rankings & Lists

#Top 100

Most Powerful Women

Forbes·2018

#Top 100

Most Influential People

TIME·2018

Magazine Covers

TIME

2018

TIME 100 Most Influential People

Maclean's

2019

Canada's Most Powerful Women

Records & Feats

First female Minister of Finance of Canada

Historic First·2020

Broke gender barrier in Canadian politics when appointed in 2020