Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday unveiled his Cabinet of ministers. Among the standout appointments in the 28-member Cabinet and 10 secretaries of state are four Indian-origin Members of Parliament, two of whom now serve as full ministers, while the other two have been appointed secretaries of state.
Anita Anand and Maninder Sidhu take on prominent ministerial roles, while Ruby Sahota and Randeep Sarai have been entrusted with significant responsibilities as secretaries of state. Their elevation marks a new chapter in Canadian politics, especially as the country faces rising geopolitical tensions, including trade challenges with Donald Trump’s United States.
Carney’s team is “purpose-built for this hinge moment,” according to his office, with a clear mandate to restore economic stability and reaffirm Canada’s global presence.
Anita Anand – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anita Anand, once considered a rising star under Trudeau, makes a powerful return to frontline politics as Canada’s new foreign minister. A seasoned leader who previously held the defence portfolio, Anand replaces Mélanie Joly in a move seen as strategic amid strained Canada-US ties.
Born in Nova Scotia to immigrant parents her mother from Punjab and father from Tamil Nadu Anand has long combined a stellar academic background with public service. She holds degrees from Queen’s University, Oxford, Dalhousie, and the University of Toronto, and previously served as a corporate lawyer and academic.
Elected as MP for Oakville in 2019, Anand made history as the first Hindu Cabinet minister. She earned national acclaim for managing Canada’s vaccine procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic and overseeing defence modernisation. Known for her calm authority, she returned to politics following Carney’s rise, despite earlier plans to step away.
Anand took her oath on the Bhagavad Gita and recently visited a local Vaishno Devi temple, posting on X: “It warmed my heart to see so many families across #Oakville coming to celebrate and remember our mothers together.”
Maninder Sidhu – Minister of International Trade
Maninder Sidhu, MP for Brampton East since 2019, has been appointed Minister of International Trade a critical role given Canada’s ongoing economic negotiations with the US.
Sidhu, a graduate of the University of Waterloo, previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for international trade and export promotion. His work in that role, combined with his community outreach, has earned him a reputation for pragmatic leadership.
Fluent in both business and diplomacy, Sidhu will play a central part in reshaping trade relations in light of the new protectionist wave under President Trump.
Ruby Sahota – Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
Ruby Sahota, a veteran MP representing Brampton North since 2015, brings legal expertise and deep political experience to her new role as Secretary of State for Combatting Crime.
A lawyer by profession, Sahota is fluent in English and Punjabi and has held several parliamentary leadership positions, including Deputy Whip and Chief Government Whip. Most recently, she served as Minister of Democratic Institutions before transitioning to her new justice portfolio.
With nearly a decade in Parliament, Sahota’s legislative focus has spanned democratic reform, economic development, and now crime prevention. Her appointment comes at a time when public safety is a rising concern, and she is expected to push for reforms that are both community-focused and tough on crime.
Randeep Sarai – Secretary of State (International Development)
Randeep Sarai, MP for Surrey Centre since 2015, takes on the portfolio of Secretary of State for International Development, drawing on his extensive experience in foreign affairs and justice.
Born in Vancouver and raised in Burnaby, Sarai is a lawyer, real estate developer, and lifelong community activist. He has chaired parliamentary committees on foreign affairs and justice and has a long record of grassroots initiatives, including founding the South Asian Community Coalition Against Youth Violence.
Married with three children, Sarai has been deeply engaged in issues of urban development and crime prevention in Surrey. His new role will see him extend that commitment globally, advocating for Canadian aid and international cooperation at a time when geopolitical fault lines are widening.
Anita Anand and Maninder Sidhu take on prominent ministerial roles, while Ruby Sahota and Randeep Sarai have been entrusted with significant responsibilities as secretaries of state. Their elevation marks a new chapter in Canadian politics, especially as the country faces rising geopolitical tensions, including trade challenges with Donald Trump’s United States.
Carney’s team is “purpose-built for this hinge moment,” according to his office, with a clear mandate to restore economic stability and reaffirm Canada’s global presence.
Anita Anand – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anita Anand, once considered a rising star under Trudeau, makes a powerful return to frontline politics as Canada’s new foreign minister. A seasoned leader who previously held the defence portfolio, Anand replaces Mélanie Joly in a move seen as strategic amid strained Canada-US ties.
Born in Nova Scotia to immigrant parents her mother from Punjab and father from Tamil Nadu Anand has long combined a stellar academic background with public service. She holds degrees from Queen’s University, Oxford, Dalhousie, and the University of Toronto, and previously served as a corporate lawyer and academic.
Elected as MP for Oakville in 2019, Anand made history as the first Hindu Cabinet minister. She earned national acclaim for managing Canada’s vaccine procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic and overseeing defence modernisation. Known for her calm authority, she returned to politics following Carney’s rise, despite earlier plans to step away.
Anand took her oath on the Bhagavad Gita and recently visited a local Vaishno Devi temple, posting on X: “It warmed my heart to see so many families across #Oakville coming to celebrate and remember our mothers together.”
Maninder Sidhu – Minister of International Trade
Maninder Sidhu, MP for Brampton East since 2019, has been appointed Minister of International Trade a critical role given Canada’s ongoing economic negotiations with the US.
Sidhu, a graduate of the University of Waterloo, previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for international trade and export promotion. His work in that role, combined with his community outreach, has earned him a reputation for pragmatic leadership.
Fluent in both business and diplomacy, Sidhu will play a central part in reshaping trade relations in light of the new protectionist wave under President Trump.
Ruby Sahota – Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
Ruby Sahota, a veteran MP representing Brampton North since 2015, brings legal expertise and deep political experience to her new role as Secretary of State for Combatting Crime.
A lawyer by profession, Sahota is fluent in English and Punjabi and has held several parliamentary leadership positions, including Deputy Whip and Chief Government Whip. Most recently, she served as Minister of Democratic Institutions before transitioning to her new justice portfolio.
With nearly a decade in Parliament, Sahota’s legislative focus has spanned democratic reform, economic development, and now crime prevention. Her appointment comes at a time when public safety is a rising concern, and she is expected to push for reforms that are both community-focused and tough on crime.
Randeep Sarai – Secretary of State (International Development)
Randeep Sarai, MP for Surrey Centre since 2015, takes on the portfolio of Secretary of State for International Development, drawing on his extensive experience in foreign affairs and justice.
Born in Vancouver and raised in Burnaby, Sarai is a lawyer, real estate developer, and lifelong community activist. He has chaired parliamentary committees on foreign affairs and justice and has a long record of grassroots initiatives, including founding the South Asian Community Coalition Against Youth Violence.
Married with three children, Sarai has been deeply engaged in issues of urban development and crime prevention in Surrey. His new role will see him extend that commitment globally, advocating for Canadian aid and international cooperation at a time when geopolitical fault lines are widening.
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