Jann Arden welcomes Canadian politician Chrystia Freeland to the show. The discussion covers Freeland's motivations for entering politics and running for Prime Minister, her experiences negotiating with Donald Trump, the challenges of public service, and the importance of pushing issues such as housing and food insecurity to the forefront. Prompted by Caitlin, Freeland gives us a 'pep talk,' emphasizing the need for Canadians to recognize their strengths and the importance of collaboration in leadership. They also touch on defense spending, the role of women in politics and the importance of self-care amidst the pressures of public life.

More About Chrystia Freeland:

Chrystia was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre in 2013. She was elected as Member of Parliament for University—Rosedale in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2021.

​From 2015 to 2017, Chrystia served as Minister of International Trade, overseeing the successful negotiation of free trade with the European Union. From January, 2017, to November, 2019, she served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, leading the successful renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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In November, 2019, Chrystia was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, where she helped lead Canada’s united response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was appointed Minister of Finance in August, 2020 becoming the first woman in Canadian history to hold the position.

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An esteemed journalist and author, Chrystia was born in Peace River, Alberta. She was educated at Harvard University before continuing her studies on a Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford.

https://www.chrystiafreeland.ca/

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(00:00) Introduction to Chrystia Freeland

(01:34) Inspiration for Entering Politics

(04:32) The Impact of Donald Trump on Canada

(07:34) Understanding Trump's Intentions

(10:58) Coping with Political Vitriol

(15:17) A Pep Talk for Canadians

(20:35) Addressing Housing and Food Insecurity

(25:48) Concerns of Aging and Retirement

(28:02) Defense Spending and Canadian Security

(29:00) Defending Canada: A New Approach to Defense Spending

(31:57) Facing External Threats: The Canadian Perspective

(34:14) Leadership in Challenging Times: Unifying Canada

(36:59) The Role of Women in Politics: A Personal Perspective

( 44:57) Self-Care and Resilience: Balancing Personal and Public Life

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