The Honorable Kamal Khera was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015 where she become one of the youngest women to be elected to Canada’s Parliament. She previously served as the Minister of Seniors, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, and Health.
Before entering politics, she worked as a registered nurse in the oncology unit at St. Joseph's Health Center in Toronto, an experience which allowed her to better understand the issues affecting the health and well-being of people on a daily basis. During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, she returned to her roots as a registered nurse, serving as a volunteer at a hard-hit long-term care center in her hometown of Brampton. Minister Khera continued to help by working on the front lines throughout the pandemic, including administering vaccines in her community.
As a community volunteer and a political activist who truly believes that diversity is Canada’s greatest strength, Kamal is motivated to create a better present and future for the residents of Brampton West. Kamal is dedicated to advocating for a prospering middle class, safer communities, equitable healthcare, empowering youth, and leaving a greener, peaceful, and more accessible world.