NRI Candidates Make Strong Impact in Canada’s 2025 Federal Election,
Liberal Party Clinches Win Under Mark Carney

Los Angeles/ Apr 16, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
The 2025 Canadian federal election featured a strong turnout and performance from NRI candidates, particularly within the Liberal Party, which returned to power under the leadership of Mark Carney. Many familiar faces were re-elected, while some prominent figures faced surprising losses.
Among the Liberal Party's successful Indian-origin candidates were:
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Iqwinder Gaheeer
Iqwinder Gaheer MP (born July 12, 1993) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Mississauga—Malton in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election. Gaheer graduated from Bramalea Secondary School in Brampton. After completing high school, Gaheer attended the Schulich School of Business, York University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration.... |
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Gurbax Saini - Fleetwood
Gurbux Saini is a Canadian politician from the Liberal Party of Canada. He was elected Member of Parliament for Fleetwood—Port Kells in the 2025 Canadian federal election. He is of Indian heritage |
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Bardish Chagger – Waterloo
She was born in Waterloo. Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 from University of Waterloo.Works at the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre to ensure that new Canadians can participate fully in community life.Experience working with residents and the Federal Government as Executive Assistant....Read More |
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Param Bains
Paramvir "Parm" Bains is a Canadian politician who currently represents Steveston—Richmond East as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. In the 2021 Canadian federal election, he defeated incumbent Kenny Chiu. Prior to his election, Bains was an instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. |
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Sukh Dhaliwal – Surrey–Newton
Sukh Dhaliwal, MP (born November 1, 1960 in Punjab, India) is a businessman and politician in British Columbia, Canada. He is currently the Liberal Member of Parliament for Newton—North Delta, elected in the 2006 federal election. A Sikh, he emigrated from India in 1984 and became a Canadian...Read More |
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Ruby Sahota – Brampton North
Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Ruby Sahota is an active member of the local South-Asian community, and is driven by the desire to give back to the riding of Brampton North. An experienced attorney, she has practiced for five years in the areas of criminal law, litigation, and dispute....Read More |
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Amandeep Sodhi
Amandeep Sodhi graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Certificate in Law and Public Policy. Amandeep bring a sharp and analytical mind, as well as deep understanding of the issues that matter most to Canadians. |
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Randeep Sarai – Surrey Centre
As a community leader, a lawyer and a real estate developer, Randeep Sarai has invariably focused his efforts in Surrey. His dedication and excellency in these endeavors have framed his ability to be diligent, inventive and devoted when representing you as your Member of Parliament for Surrey–Centre. Randeep was born in Vancouver and raised in South Burnaby...Read More |
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Maninder Sidhu – Brampton East
Maninder Sidhu is your Liberal candidate for Brampton East. He is a husband, father, entrepreneur, philanthropist and someone who is passionate about making Brampton a better place. Maninder has lived in Brampton for the past 30 years and today, still calls Brampton home alongside his wife and...Read More |
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Anju Dhillon – Lasalle–Lachine
Anju was born and raised in the riding of Dorval–Lachine–LaSalle, where she currently lives and works as a lawyer. She is the first Canadian Sikh to practice law in Quebec courts. She holds a BA in Political Science (Hons) from Concordia University and an LLB from Université de Montréal...Read More |
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Anita Anand – Oakville
- Anita Indira Anand was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia
- She has represented the riding of Oakville in the House of Commons since the 2019 federal election
- She is the first Hindu woman to be elected as a member of Parliament and the first Hindu to become a cabinet minister in Canada...Read More
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The Conservative Party also saw victories among Indian-origin candidates, particularly in Alberta. Notable winners included:
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Tim Uppal – Edmonton Mill Woods
Tim has a long history of community involvement, which was recognized when he was named The Outstanding Young Edmontonian for 2005 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and when he was awarded an Alberta Centennial Medallion from the Government of Alberta. Tim, his wife Kiran....Read More |
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Amarjeet Gill - Calgary Skyview
Amarjeet Gill is honored and humbled to announce his candidacy as the Conservative Party of Canada MP for Brampton West. A proud resident of Brampton for over twenty years, Amarjeet, along with his wife Amandeep and their Ontario-born son Rajvir, has made the city his home since coming from India in 1998. |
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Jasraj Singh Hallan – Calgary Forest Lawn
Jasraj Singh Hallan is a husband, father, small business owner, community volunteer and a long-time resident of NE Calgary. He grew up in the NE, graduated from Lester Pearson High School and has an accounting degree from SAIT. Jasraj has a certified Master Builder designation and runs a successful homebuilding business. He has built many homes for families in Calgary. |
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Amanpreet Gill -
Amanpreet S. Gill is a respected community leader, and former president of the Dashmesh Culture Centre (“DCC”). His presidency was marked by visionary leadership of compassion driven initiatives that had positive impact across the city, and the province. |
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Dalwinder GIll - Calgary McKnight
With over 21 years in real estate, I have helped many families in Calgary find their homes. My career hasbeen about more than just buying and selling homes, it has been about building relationships, understanding people’s struggles and witnessing the challenges in our community |
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Arpan Khanna - Oxford
Arpan lives in Woodstock with his wife Sim and their sons Arvin and Ayvan. Prior to being elected, Arpan was a practicing lawyer and small business owner. He is involved with local community fundraisers and food drives and is a volunteer with Global Medic. |
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Parm Gill - Milton East
Mr. Gill was first elected to the House of Commons during the 2011 federal election where he ran against the Liberal incumbent. In 2006 he began his candidacy in Brampton-Springdale. He has been involved in politics for many years with the desire to make a change in Canada....Read More |
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Jagsharan Singh Mahal - Edmonton Southeast
Jagsharan Mahal has called Edmonton Southeast home for over 15 years. As a lawyer, father and community leader, he deeply understands the challenges families, workers and small business owners face in the community. Jagsharan is running because he believes Canada needs stronger.... |
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Sukhman Gill - Abbotsford South Langley
He is a businessman and passionate community advocate, born and raised on my family’s blueberry farm in Abbotsford-South Langley. From a young age, he developed a strong work ethic, starting at just seven years old on the farm. He hold an Associate in Applied Science (Agri-Business Ag Econ), an Associate.... |
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Harb Gill - Windsor West
Harbinder Gill MP is a Canadian politician from the Conservative Party of Canada. He was elected Member of Parliament for Windsor West in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Gill unseated long-time NDP incumbent Brian Masse. He is a retired police officer |
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Sukhdeep Kang
Business leader and former police officer Sukhdeep Kang is running as the federal Conservative Party candidate in Brampton South. Kang, the CEO and chair of Armour Investment Management Inc., achieved the Canadian dream from humble beginnings, said her webpage on the Conservative Party website. |
However, not all outcomes were favorable. Indian-Origin Candidates Who Lost (from various parties):
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Jagmeet Singh– The leader of the New Democratic Party, lost his seat and resigned
Jagmeet Singh, a NRI Sikh lawyer who rose to prominence as an upbeat opponent of police carding, was elected to lead Canada’s New Democrats Party (NDP) into the next federal election, the media reported. Singh scored a solid victory in the first round of voting for a new NDP leader, with 53.6 per cent of voters placing him at the top of their ranked ballot in results that were unveiled here on Sunday...Read More |
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Chandra Arya (Independent/former Liberal) – Who ran as an independent after being dropped by the Liberals—lost to Liberal leader Mark Carney.
Chandrakanth "Chandra" Arya (born 1963) is an Indian-Canadian politician. He represented the riding of Nepean in the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Liberal Party from 2015-2025. |
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Amarjeet Sohi – A former Liberal MP and Edmonton mayor, was defeated in Edmonton Southeast.
Amarjeet Sohi is a Canadian politician serving as the 36th and current mayor of Edmonton since October 26, 2021. Sohi previously sat as a Liberal member of Parliament (MP) and served in the federal Cabinet from 2015-2018 as the minister of infrastructure and communities, and from 2018-2019 as the minister... |
The results of this election underline the significant role Indian-origin Canadians continue to play in shaping national politics. With many candidates securing key positions across party lines, the influence of the Indian community in Parliament remains strong and evolving.

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