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Indian-Origin Women Anita Anand and Kamal Khera Appointed to Key Roles in Canadian Cabinet

Prime Minister Mark Carney's 24-member cabinet includes two prominent Indo-Canadian leaders, retaining ministerial roles with new portfolios.

Kamal Khera and Anita Anand are both Indian heritage ministers in Canada PM Carny's newly formed cabinet
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Overview

  • Anita Anand, 58, has been named Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, focusing on building Canada's future economy.
  • Kamal Khera, 36, is now Minister of Health, bringing her experience as a registered nurse and former Minister of Seniors.
  • Both Anand and Khera served in Justin Trudeau's cabinet but have been reassigned to new portfolios under PM Mark Carney.
  • Khera, one of the youngest women elected to Canada's Parliament, has emphasized her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
  • Carney's new cabinet, smaller than Trudeau's, consists of 13 men and 11 women, reflecting a focus on efficiency and experience.