A new book about Chrystia Freeland has just come out, after the publishing company sped up its release date by a few months, in light of the bombshell news its main character has made in recent days. CTV News sifted through the book and pulled out some notable anecdotes, as well as insights about Freeland's relationship with the prime minister.
A new book about Chrystia Freeland has just come out, after the publishing company sped up its release date by a few months, in light of the bombshell news its main character has made in recent days.
On what she would have asked Freeland, if given the chance, Tsalikis said she "would ask if she wanted to be prime minister, but I don't think she would tell me." This, the source said, was after Freeland even texted a senior member of Trudeau's team Sunday night reiterating things were a go. Just as the pearl necklace has become a staple of Freeland's look, so too have her dresses, with the book noting the former deputy prime minister wore a red one on her first day in the House of Commons, entering the chamber "arms linked with Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau on her right and Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett on her left."
Former cabinet colleague Maryam Monsef is quoted as saying that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Freeland and then-procurement minister Anita Anand "were the duo that got shit done." "When she's frustrated with someone and she thinks they're not worth her time, you know it. Which I think caused a bit of resentment," she told Sachedina.
From there, whether through kismet or professional connections, the book doesn't say either way, but the author outlines how the prime minister and his top deputy met: from a chance invitation to the launch party for Freeland's second book, at the suggestion of her father. Amid the news this week of what would be Freeland's demotion — before she very publicly quit — and renewed criticisms of the prime minister for unseating another woman, the book notably also states: "Those who know Chrystia say it's unlikely she would suffer a 'fake feminist.'"
The book later goes on to paint a picture of Freeland's seeming deep respect and loyalty for Trudeau, and the prime minister's recognition of her essential role in his government, with one official stating: "Trudeau's foreign policy actually mostly Chrystia Freeland's foreign policy."
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