Anita Indira Anand PC MP (born May 20, [citation needed] 1967) is a Canadian lawyer, academic, and politician, who has served as the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade since 2024. She has represented the riding of Oakville in the House of Commons since the 2019 federal election, sitting as a member of the Liberal Party.

Anita Anand (/ ˈɑːnənd / AH-nand; [1] born 28 April 1972) is a British radio and television presenter, journalist, historian, and author. Anand was born in 1972 [2] in London, England, to Punjabi parents who migrated to India shortly after the partition of India and then, later, to the UK.

20 Dec 2024 · The Honourable Anita Anand was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Oakville in 2019. She has previously served as President of the Treasury Board, as Minister of National Defence, and as Minister of Public Services and Procurement.

8 Jan 2025 · Anita Anand emerges as frontrunner to replace Justin Trudeau, poised to make history as Canada's first woman of color Prime Minister.

8 Jan 2025 · Who is Anita Anand? Anita Anand, originally from Tamil Nadu, is among the top five contenders to become the next Prime Minister of Canada following the resignation of Justin Trudeau.

7 Jan 2025 · As Justin Trudeau steps down as Canadian Prime Minister, Indian-origin leader Anita Anand has emerged as a front-runner for the position. Know all about her...

8 Jan 2025 · Among the top contenders is Transport Minister Anita Anand, a prominent figure in the Liberal caucus, who was regarded as an "obvious possible leadership contender," by a 2022 Maclean's article, according to news agency AFP.

Anita Anand PC MP (born 1967) is a Canadian lawyer and politician. In 2024, Anand became the Minister of Transport and Minister of Internal Trade . She was the minister of national defence from 2021 to 2023.

7 Jan 2025 · Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Transport, has emerged as a top contender in the race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his resignation.

8 Jan 2025 · But who is Anita Anand, and why is she seen as a strong candidate to be Canada’s next leader? According to media reports, Anita Anand was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, to an Indian family.