Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Indira Anita Anand |
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| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hometown | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Tamilian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/01/1995 |
| Husband | John Knowlton |
| Children | 4 |
Family
| Father | Sundaram Vivek (Andy) Anand (deceased) | ||||
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| Mother | Saroj Daulat Ram (deceased) | ||||
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Career
| Overview | Anita Anand began her stellar career as a lawyer, transitioning into an esteemed academic role and eventually making her mark in Canadian politics. |
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| Legal Career | After completing her articleship, she was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994 and worked as an associate at Torys until 1997. |
| Academic Career | She served as an assistant professor at several prestigious institutions, including Western University and Queen’s University, and held various leadership roles. |
| Political Career | Anita Anand was elected as the Member of Parliament for Oakville in 2019. Her influence grew rapidly, leading her to serve as Minister of Public Services and Procurement, where she played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic. She later became Minister of National Defence before assuming her current role as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade since 2024. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anitaanandmp/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/AnitaOakville/ | |
| https://x.com/anitaanandmp | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpanitaanand/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anita Anand has a rich cultural heritage, born to a Tamilian father and a Punjabi mother in Kentville. | |
| Her parents immigrated to Nova Scotia from Nigeria in the early 1960s, and Anita has fond memories of growing up in an underrepresented South Indian community. | |
| Anita’s parents were die-hard followers of Mahatma Gandhi, and her father had the opportunity to meet him during the Indian Independence Movement. | |
| After completing her high school education, she moved to Ontario for further studies, highlighting a significant geographical shift in her life. | |
| While working at Torys, she met her husband John Knowlton, marking a personal and professional milestone. | |
| Anita became the first Hindu woman elected to Canada’s Parliament, showcasing a breakthrough in political representation. |
