Canada: Anita Anand reverses decision, will run in 2025 federal elections
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada: Anita Anand reverses decision, will run in 2025 federal elections

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Anand is expected to announce she will contest the 2025 Federal elections, just over 45 days after she said she was opting out of the race. Anita Anand, as she took over a Minister of Transport and Internal Trade as the Cabinet was reshuffled, in December That reversal of the prior decision will be formally announced at an event in Ontario on Friday, according to the Government-funded outlet CBC News. Currently, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anand is expected to be the nominee of the ruling Liberal Party from the newly-created riding) of Oakville East, a person familiar with the development told the Hindustan Times. Anand, also the first women of Hindu heritage to be elected a member of the House of Commons, was appointed Minister of Public Services and Procurement in November 2019, and that turned out to be crucial portfolio months later with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic and the requirement for purchasing vaccine supplies for the country.

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Canada PM Mark Carney to debut in 2025 election, replaces Chandra Arya in Nepean
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Canada PM Mark Carney to debut in 2025 election, replaces Chandra Arya in Nepean

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make his electoral debut in the seat in the House of Commons represented by Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya, whose candidacy for the 2025 federal election was revoked on Thursday. “We're thrilled to announce that our Leader, Mark Carney, will be our candidate for Nepean in the next election,” the party said in a statement. …

Who are Anita Anand and Kamal Khera? Indian-origin ministers in Canadian PM Carny's cabinet
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Who are Anita Anand and Kamal Khera? Indian-origin ministers in Canadian PM Carny's cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Two ministers of Indian heritage, Anita Anand and Kamal Khera, have been included in Canada's prime minister Mark Carney's newly formed cabinet. Kamal Khera and Anita Anand are both Indian heritage ministers in Canada PM Carny's newly formed cabinet 58-year-old Anita Anand, is the minister of innovation, science and industry, while 36-year-old Kamal Khera is the minister of health. The …

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Indian-origin women Anita Anand, Kamal Khera appointed to key roles in Canada PM Mark Carney’s cabinet

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Indian origin women Anita Anand and Kamal Khera have been appointed to key ministerial positions in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet. We are united and strong and we will immediately get to work.” Kamal Khera: A young leader in Canadian politics Born in Delhi, India, Khera’s family moved to Canada when she was still in school. Extremely grateful for …

Economy, ties with India among key focus areas for Canada’s PM-elect Mark Carney
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Economy, ties with India among key focus areas for Canada’s PM-elect Mark Carney

Hindustan Times  

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Canada's next PM Mark Carney hints at reset in ties with India
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Canada's next PM Mark Carney hints at reset in ties with India

New Indian Express  

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Indo-Canadian minister Anita Anand now says she will contest the next Federal election
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Indo-Canadian minister Anita Anand now says she will contest the next Federal election

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Anand will contest the next Federal election, changing her earlier decision to opt out and attributing the rethink on the “existential crisis” facing the country due to the tariff threats from the United States. Canada’s Transport Minister Anita Anand speaks at a press conference in the Old Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on February …

Indo-Canadian Cabinet minister Arif Virani not to contest Federal polls this year
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Indo-Canadian Cabinet minister Arif Virani not to contest Federal polls this year

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Two more Canadian Cabinet Ministers, including Indo-Canadian Arif Virani, have announced they will not contest the Federal elections to be held this year. Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Arif Virani, who announced on Monday that he will not contest the Federal election this year. That brings the total of current Cabinet ministers not seeking to return to the House of Commons …

Indo-Canadian minister Harjit Sajjan opts out of contesting national polls
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Indo-Canadian minister Harjit Sajjan opts out of contesting national polls

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Indo-Canadian Harjit Sajjan has become the latest Canadian Cabinet minister to announce he will not contest the 2024 Federal election. Canada’s then International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan being welcomed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the G20 Development Ministers meeting in Varanasi, India in 2023. In a statement, he said, “After almost a decade in politics and with …

Canada: Anita Anand exits race for liberal leadership, will not seek re-election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada: Anita Anand exits race for liberal leadership, will not seek re-election

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Indo-Canadian Cabinet Minister Anita Indira Anand announced on Saturday that she will not be a participant in the race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party. Anita Anand, Canada's transport and internal trade minister, during a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Dec. 20, 2024. Anand, the first Hindu to become a Cabinet Minister …

Anita Anand drops out of race to become next Canada PM, says will do ’same’ as Trudeau
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Anita Anand drops out of race to become next Canada PM, says will do ’same’ as Trudeau

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Anita Anand, Canada's current Transport Minister said on Sunday she will not run for Prime Minister this time. Her name emerged as the top contender for the post after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered to resign once the ruling Liberal Party Liberal Party elects a new leader. In a letter, Anita Anand said, "Today I am announcing that I …

Indian-Origin Anita Anand Won't Run For Canada PM Race Or Re-Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-Origin Anita Anand Won't Run For Canada PM Race Or Re-Election

ABP News  

Liberal Cabinet Minister Anita Anand on Saturday announced that she will not run in the party's ongoing leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a statement posted on X, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said, "Today I am announcing that I will not be entering the race to become the next leader of the Liberal Party …

Indian origin MP & Transport Minister Anita Anand opts out of Canada's PM race
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Indian origin MP & Transport Minister Anita Anand opts out of Canada's PM race

New Indian Express  

"Today I am announcing that I will not be entering the race to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will not be seeking re-election as Member of Parliament for Oakville. I will continue to honorably execute my roles as a public officer holder until the next election.’’ "Prior seeking public office I was a lawyer …

Indian-origin Anita Anand drops out of Canada PM race: Will not seek re-election
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian-origin Anita Anand drops out of Canada PM race: Will not seek re-election

India Today  

Anita Anand, the Indian-origin Transport Minister of Canada, has dropped out of the race to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister. In her statement, she thanked the outgoing Canadian Prime Minister for welcoming her "to the Liberal team as a Member of Parliament" and for giving her key "cabinet portfolios". Anita Anand's post on X. Anand also thanked …

Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya enters PM race as Trudeau announces exit
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Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya enters PM race as Trudeau announces exit

India Today  

Chandra Arya, an Indo-Canadian Liberal Party Member of Parliament from Nepean, has officially declared his candidacy for Prime Minister of Canada, promising to transform the country into a "sovereign republic". "I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada to lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations," Chandra Arya, …

Anita Anand to replace Justin Trudeau? What her rise as Canada’s PM could mean for India
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anita Anand to replace Justin Trudeau? What her rise as Canada’s PM could mean for India

Live Mint  

Canada's Transport Minister Anita Anand is in the race to become the next Prime Minister of the country. Given her tenure as Canada’s Defense Minister, Anand might promote closer defence cooperation with India. Trudeau's resignation comes at a time when Canada was in the middle of a row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on …

Who is Anita Anand? Top contender to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Anita Anand? Top contender to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM

The Hindu  

As speculation grows about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future as leader of the Liberal Party, Anita Anand has emerged as a frontrunner to replace him. Indian-origin Anita Anand, who held the Transport portfolio in Justin Trudeau’s government, is a prominent candidate among the names being put forward, along with important names like Dominic LeBlanc, Chrystia Freeland, Melanie Joly, François-Philippe …

Anita Anand in race to become next Canadian PM: Who is she? Know about her work and education
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Anita Anand in race to become next Canadian PM: Who is she? Know about her work and education

Live Mint  

Canada's Transport Minister Anita Anand is among the frontrunners for the position of Canadian Prime Minister. Here's all you need to know about Anita Anand Anita Anand is the current Minister of Transport and Internal Trade in Canada. As the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Anand led contract negotiations to secure vaccines, personal protective equipment, and rapid tests for …

What happens now that Trudeau is resigning as Canada’s Prime Minister? Who is Anita Anand?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What happens now that Trudeau is resigning as Canada’s Prime Minister? Who is Anita Anand?

The Hindu  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party's miserable pre-election polling numbers. Mr. Trudeau said he would stay on both as prime minister and Liberal head until the party chooses a new leader to take it into the next …

Who will replace Trudeau as Canada PM? Indian-origin Anita Anand among contenders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will replace Trudeau as Canada PM? Indian-origin Anita Anand among contenders

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the head of state and chief of the ruling Liberal Party after months of facing a stiff internal revolt with demands for him to step down. ANITA ANAND In the last five years, Indian-origin Transport Minister Anita Anand has held several portfolios, including Public Services and Procurement; Defence; and President of …

Meet Anita Anand, Indo-Canadian Minister and likely successor to Justin Trudeau
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Meet Anita Anand, Indo-Canadian Minister and likely successor to Justin Trudeau

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned as the head of state and leader of the ruling Liberal Party after a nine-year tenure in office and mounting pressure from within his party for a leadership change. Among the names being considered as potential successors are Anita Anand, the Indian-origin Transport Minister, who has emerged as one of the strongest contenders …

Who will be next PM of Canada? Indian-origin Anita Anand emerges as frontrunner | Know all about her
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will be next PM of Canada? Indian-origin Anita Anand emerges as frontrunner | Know all about her

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country. Now Trudeau’s Liberal Party must find a new leader as he plans to stay on as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen. Those who could run include Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Foreign Minister …

Who is Anita Anand: Indian-origin contender among frontrunners to replace Trudeau as Canada's PM
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Anita Anand: Indian-origin contender among frontrunners to replace Trudeau as Canada's PM

Hindustan Times  

As Justin Trudeau steps down after almost a decade as Canada’s prime minister, the race for his successor is heating up. Among the names being tossed around, Anita Anand stands out as a strong contender alongside key names such as Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney, etc. Justin Trudeau Transport Minister Anita Anand With her impressive governance and public service …

Who will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s PM? From Chrystia Freeland to Anita Anand — Here are top contenders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s PM? From Chrystia Freeland to Anita Anand — Here are top contenders

Live Mint  

Ending speculations amid growing clamour for his resignation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his decision to step down. What Justin Trudeau said “I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide competitive process. Trudeau further stated that the country deserves a real choice in the …

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand promoted to treasury board president in notable Cabinet reshuffle by Canadian Prime Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand promoted to treasury board president in notable Cabinet reshuffle by Canadian Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

In a notable Cabinet reshuffle, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promoted Indo-Canadian Anita Anand to treasury board president from the defence minister portfolio. And, I look forward to working closely with our professional public service to deliver results for Canada.” “I thank @MonaFortier for her service to Canadians as President of the Treasury Board. Anita Anand’s many achievements Anita was …

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet
1 year, 8 months ago

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: In a major Cabinet shake-up on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed seven ministers, and reshuffled several portfolios including that of current Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, who will be the new Treasury Board chairperson. Arif Virani is sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits, during …

Who Is Anita Anand, the 2nd Woman Ever To Become Canada's Minister of Defence?
3 years, 4 months ago

Who Is Anita Anand, the 2nd Woman Ever To Become Canada's Minister of Defence?

The Quint  

Anita Anand, an Indian-origin politician who won her re-election to the Canadian Parliament in September 2021, was appointed as the nation’s Minister of Defence on Tuesday, 26 October, during a Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, The Hindu reported. The reshuffle comes one month after the Liberal Party reassumed power in the Canadian government after winning the snap elections …

Meet Indian-origin Anita Anand, Canada’s new defence minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Meet Indian-origin Anita Anand, Canada’s new defence minister

Live Mint  

Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand on Tuesday was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada in the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, just a month after his Liberal party returned to power in September 2021. Minister Anand has completed extensive research on the regulation of financial markets, corporate governance, and shareholder rights, and has appeared regularly …

Indian-origin Anita Anand becomes Canada’s new Defence Minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian-origin Anita Anand becomes Canada’s new Defence Minister

Live Mint  

Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand has been appointed as Canada's new Defence Minister in Justin Trudeau's government. Anand, a 54-year-old from Oakville, Ontario is just the second woman to serve as Canada’s defense minister. Anand will replace long-time defence minister Indian-origin Harjit Sajjan, whose handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis has been under criticism. Anand, along with Sajjan and …

Anita Anand becomes first Hindu minister of Canada
5 years, 4 months ago

Anita Anand becomes first Hindu minister of Canada

Op India  

In a first, a Hindu woman has been inducted as a minister in the Canada government as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new team of ministers on Thursday, which also includes three Sikh MPs. Anita Indira Anand, a former law professor at the University of Toronto, has been inducted as the Federal Minister for Public Services and Procurement in …

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