Anita Anand

Anita Anand, appointed Canada's new Foreign Minister in a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is an Indian-origin politician. Known for her leadership in defence, she has represented Oakville East and earned respect in Canadian politics.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed two Indian-origin women, Anita Anand and Kamal Khera, to his cabinet. Anand oversees Innovation, Science, and Industry, reflecting Canada's commitment to diversity in leadership while Khera is the new Health Minister.

Who is Anita Anand: Following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Indian-origin Anita Anand is among the contenders to become Canada's next Prime Minister. Anand has strong ties to India and has held several key positions in the Trudeau government. Learn about Anita Anand.

Days after the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon, the country's fighter jet has now shot down an unidentified object flying over Canada. According to Canadian officials, the object was cylindrical in shape and its wreckage would be analysed in the coming days.

Amid calls for major military reforms, Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand has been appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cabinet reshuffle, just a month after returning to power following a snap election in September 2021.