Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland as an economic development adviser, citing her experience in attracting investment. Freeland already serves as Canada's special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. "One cannot be a Canadian MP and an adviser to a foreign government," said Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong. Carney pledges $2.5B for UkraineThe source said Zelenskyy would like Freeland to organize an international advisory council on the reconstruction of Ukraine. After Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022, she was a leading proponent among Ukraine's allies for freezing some Russian assets.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2026 12:12 UTC