These Two Indian-Origin Women Are Now Part Of Canada’s PM Mark Carney’s Cabinet

Originally Indian Anita Anand and Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. Carney, a former central banker, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry on Friday. Ms Anand, 58, is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry while Ms Khera, 36, is Minister of Health, both among the few retaining their ministerial posts, albeit with different portfolios.

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.

Delhi-born Khera said in a post 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

She said in a post 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.

Ms Khera has previously served as Minister of Seniors, as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health. she worked as a registered nurse in the oncology unit at St Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto.

According to website’s data, During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, she went back to her roots as a registered nurse to volunteer at a hard-hit long-term care facility in her hometown of Brampton

Ms Anand, who was a front-runner in the race to be the next prime minister to replace Trudeau, had in January declared that she is backing out from the race and also that she would not be seeking re-election. However, she had reversed the decision on March 1 saying, “Canada is facing a crucial moment in our nation’s history.”