Delhi-born Kamal Khera among 2 Indian-origin women in Mark Carney’s cabinet

Two ministers of Indian heritage, Anita Anand and Kamal Khera, have been included in Canada’s newly formed cabinet under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both leaders were part of former PM Justin Trudeau’s government and have retained key ministerial positions.

Anita Anand, 58, has been appointed as Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. She was born and raised in Nova Scotia and later moved to Ontario in 1985. Before entering politics, she had a successful career as a legal academic, lawyer, and researcher. She was a professor of law at the University of Toronto, specialising in investor protection and corporate governance.

Anand first became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Oakville in 2019. She has held significant positions in previous governments, including President of the Treasury Board, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Public Services and Procurement.