Mark Carney’s 28-member cabinet includes four Indian-origin leaders, underscoring the diaspora’s growing political clout
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet, with four ministers of Indian origin among those appointed, signalling a new chapter in representation for the Indian diaspora in Canadian politics.
The appointments reflect the increasing visibility and influence of Indo-Canadians in federal governance, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
In a landmark move, Anita Anand has been named Minister of Foreign Affairs, becoming the first Hindu and first woman of Indian origin to hold the post. Born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, to Tamil and Punjabi parents, Anand is a respected legal scholar with degrees from Dalhousie University, the University of Toronto, and Oxford University. She previously served as Minister of National Defence.
Maninder Sidhu, the MP from Brampton East, assumes the role of Minister of International Trade. Sidhu, who immigrated from Punjab as a child, is expected to play a critical role amid evolving US-Canada trade dynamics. He has previously served as a parliamentary secretary.
- Anita Anand
- Maninder Sidhu
- Ruby Sahota
- Randeep Sarai
Ruby Sahota, MP for Brampton North since 2015, has been appointed Secretary of State for Crime Prevention. A trained lawyer from the University of Saskatchewan, Sahota has a background in immigration and family law and is a prominent voice on youth and community issues.
Randeep Sarai, MP for Surrey Centre, has been chosen as Secretary of State for International Development. Now in his fourth term in Parliament, Sarai will oversee Canada’s international aid and humanitarian strategy, focusing on health, education, and poverty reduction.
Indian-origin MPs now hold record-high influence in Canada
These appointments come after a record 22 Indian-origin MPs were elected in the 2025 Canadian general election—the highest number in the country’s history. The new cabinet lineup not only reflects the demographic shift in Canada’s Parliament but also highlights the growing role of Indo-Canadians in shaping national and global policies.