Kamal Khera


Kamalpreet Khera is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Brampton West in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.

Early life and education

Khera was born in Delhi, India, and immigrated to Canada at a young age. She attended York University, where she earned degrees in psychology and nursing, and became a registered nurse.

Political career

She was nominated as the Liberal Party's candidate in Brampton West in December 2014, and won the seat in the federal election in the following October. She was recruited and mentored by longtime Liberal organiser and social activist Raj Jhajj for this position. At the age of 26, she is the youngest Liberal MP in the current House, and the second-youngest overall behind the NDP's Pierre-Luc Dusseault. On December 2, 2015, Khera was appointed as parliamentary secretary to the minister of health by Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

Electoral record