Canadians want to know: Why does Chrystia Freeland have notes written on her hand?

The deputy prime minister has long been known for writing on her hand. People are still taking notice

The office of the Deputy Prime Minister can be thought of as the prime minister’s right hand. But what about the right hand’s left hand?

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has a habit, noted over her years in office, of taking notes on her hand — notes that often show up in photographs or video clips of the minister, or are remarked upon at press conferences.