Chrystia Freeland will retain responsibility for the new NAFTA, Canada-U.S. relations and attempt to manage rising political unrest in the West Author of the article: Naomi Powell Publishing date: Nov 21, 2019 • • 3 minute read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates Chrystia Freeland after she was sworn-in as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on November 20, 2019 in Ottawa.