Iqwinder (Iq) Singh Gaheer – Liberal MP for Mississauga–Malton
🎓 Early Life & Education
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Born: Bara Pind, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab, India on July 12, 1993.
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Moved to Canada in 1999; spent summers working with his father on plumbing crews.
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Attended Bramalea Secondary School (Brampton), earned a BBA from Schulich School of Business, York University.
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Graduated from Harvard Law School (JD, 2016–2019); served as Co‑Editor‑in‑Chief of the Harvard Human Rights Journal.
💼 Professional Career
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Joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York as a litigation associate after graduating from Harvard.
🏛️ Political Career
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Elected MP for Mississauga–Malton in 2021 federal elections; re-elected in 2025 with a similar majority (~53%).
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Served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (2024–25).
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Publicly supported Mark Carney in the 2025 Liberal Party leadership race.
📊 Electoral Record
| Year | Riding | Party | Vote Share |
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| 2021 | Mississauga–Malton | Liberal | ~52.8% |
| 2025 | Mississauga–Malton | Liberal | ~53.1% |
🔍 Key Interests & Work in Parliament
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Focus areas include:
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Public safety and national security
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Credit card fees and telecom regulations
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Combating foreign interference and disinformation
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Participates in several interparliamentary associations, such as Canada–Africa and Canada–EU.
📍 Constituency & Contact
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Constituency Office: 440–5975 Whittle Road, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3N1
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Email: iqwinder.gaheer@parl.gc.ca
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Social media: Active on Instagram and other platforms.
