NRI Anju Dhillon has been Re-Election as MP for Dorval-Lachine-LaSalle
Los Angeles/ Apr 30, 2022
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh
NRIAnju Dhillon has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Running as the Liberal candidate, Dhillon secured 59.3% of the vote, marking her fourth consecutive victory since first being elected in 2015
Dhillon made history in 2015 as the first person of South Asian descent elected from Quebec to the House of Commons. A lawyer by profession, she was also the first Canadian Sikh to practice law in Quebec. Throughout her parliamentary career, Dhillon has served on several key committees, including Justice and Human Rights, Canadian Heritage, and International Trade. She also served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women from 2015 to 2017.
Her re-election underscores continued support from constituents in Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle, reaffirming her role as a prominent voice for both the local community and the broader South Asian diaspora in Canadian politics.
About Anju Dhillon
- Anju Dhillon, born in 1979, is a Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament representing Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle since 2015.
- She made history as the first person of South Asian descent elected to the House of Commons from Quebec.
Raised in Montreal, Dhillon began her political journey at the age of 13 by volunteering for former Prime Minister Paul Martin’s campaigns.
- She held leadership roles within the Liberal riding association in LaSalle-Émard, showcasing early dedication to public service.
Dhillon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University and a law degree from Université de Montréal.
- She broke new ground by becoming the first Canadian Sikh to practice law in Quebec.
As an MP, Dhillon continues to advocate for diversity, inclusion, and community engagement both locally and nationally.
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