Clinton, Freeland, Chrétien Address Liberal Convention

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland take part in a keynote address during the second day of the Liberal Convention in Ottawa, on May 5, 2023. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the Liberal government as a “trailbreaker” as she addressed the party’s national convention on May 5, urging for more feminist economic policies, and keeping up support for Ukraine. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, who also delivered his keynote address, took shots at opposition Conservatives.

The former U.S. presidential candidate was on stage alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland where she praised the federal Liberals as an “optimistic, progressive, forward-looking party.”