Gary Anandasangaree

About

Gary Anandasangaree is Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations (since July 26, 2023) and MP for Scarborough-Rouge Park (Ontario), elected in 2015. Born in Sri Lanka, he is the first Tamil-Canadian member of the federal Cabinet. Previously Parliamentary Secretary to multiple ministers (Justice, Foreign Affairs, Canadian Heritage). Sponsored 44-1 C-29 (National Council for Reconciliation), 44-1 C-77 (Modern Treaty Commissioner), and 44-1 S-16 (Haida Nation recognition).