Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Bombeli, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Harjit Sajjan
15/01/2026
Harjit Sajjan was named executive chairman of Juno Industries, a new company focused on scaling Canada’s sovereign defence technology. The launch marked his move into the private sector after serving as a longtime federal cabinet minister.
22/01/2025
Harjit Sajjan announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2025 federal election, ending his run as the Liberal MP for Vancouver South. The decision followed nearly a decade in Parliament and several cabinet roles, including defence, international development, emergency preparedness, and President of the Privy Council.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Harjit Singh Sajjan |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (177 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/06/1996 |
Relationships & More
| Wife | Kuljit Sajjan |
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Family
| Father | Kundan Singh Sajjan (head constable with the Punjab Police in India) |
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| Mother | Vidya Kaur Sajjan |
| Siblings | Manjeet Kaur (Sister) |
| Spouse | Kuljit Sajjan |
| Children | Arjun Sajjan, Jeevut Sajjan |
Career
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Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He moved to Canada in 1976 at the age of five. | |
| 2. Worked in berry farms during the summer with his mother. | |
| 3. He has a brother-in-law leading a Canadian regiment. | |
| 4. Became a lieutenant colonel after joining The British Columbia Regiment in 1989. | |
| 5. Sajjan recognized the need for intervention in Afghan corruption during his military tours. | |
| 6. Was the first Sikh to command a Canadian Army reserve regiment. | |
| 7. Invented and patented a gas mask to accommodate his facial hair due to his Sikh beliefs. | |
| 8. Participated in four operational deployments: one to Bosnia and three to Afghanistan. | |
| 9. First person of color to lead Canada's Department of National Defence. |