Two Indian-origin women, Kamal Khera and Anita Anand, appointed as ministers in Canada PM Carney’s Cabinet

2 Indian heritage ministers in PM Carney’s cabinet

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s cabinet. Liberal Party’s Carney, a former Central Banker, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry on Friday at a ceremony presided over by Governor General Mary Simon here.

Anita Anand, 58, is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry while Khera, 36, is Minister of Health, both among the few retaining their ministerial posts, albeit with different portfolios, from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s cabinet. Delhi-born Kamal Khera’s family shifted to Canada when she was still in school. She later earned her Bachelor of Science degree from York University, Toronto.

The Prime Minister of Canada’s website mentions that Khera was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015. “Minister Khera is one of the youngest women ever elected to Parliament. A registered nurse, community volunteer, and political activist, she is passionate about improving the lives of those around her,” it said. “As a nurse, my top priority is to always be there to support my patients and that’s the same mentality I’ll bring every day to the role of Minister of Health. Extremely grateful for the confidence of PM @MarkJCarney. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work,” Delhi-born Khera said in a post on X.

As a nurse, my top priority is to always be there to support my patients and that’s the same mentality I’ll bring everyday to the role of Minister of Health.

Extremely grateful for the confidence of PM @MarkJCarney

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