Anju Dhillon
- Born
- 1979 — Montreal
- Education
- BA Political Science, Concordia University; Law, Université de Montréal
- Career
- First Canadian Sikh to practice law in Quebec
- Political Experience
- Elected to represent the riding of Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election; vice-president (female) for youth of the federal liberal riding association in LaSalle-Émard for ten years; vice-president (female) of the federal liberal riding association in LaSalle-Émard
- Notable
- First person of South Asian descent to be elected from the province of Quebec.
Where Anju falls on key policy spectrums
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Anju Dhillon won with 29,927 votes (59.4%)
Total votes cast: 50,420
Mr. Speaker, Canadians deserve to live in communities that are safe, secure and free from gun violence. Our government made a clear commitment to remove assault-style firearms from our communities. Firearms like the AR-15, that are designed to kill people, have no place in Canada. With the March 31 deadline for submitting claims approaching, can the government provide an update on the [more]
Thank you, Minister.
I'm speaking of coercive control.
Often we hear victims say how difficult it is to navigate the justice system. How will this legislation help provide them protection and a better way to go through this system while they are testifying or in any other event?
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the minister and officials for coming today to committee. You spoke briefly, Minister, about technology and how it's rapidly changing. First, there was sextortion and the distribution of intimate images without consent. Now there are AI deepfakes. Technology is rapidly increasing. We are addressing the current technological landscape of what happens online, [more]
You also spoke about coercive control. You've met with experts and professionals in the field. You spoke about behaviours. Have they explained to you what kind of behaviours would fall under this category?
Mr. Speaker, every day that this bill is delayed, lives are lost and safety is compromised. Threats and hatred, however, are not abating. As the days go by, we see them increasing. We must respond to this. It is our responsibility as legislators. It is our responsibility as elected officials. It is our responsibility in Parliament to pass this kind of legislation to protect citizens and ensure [more]
Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day is a moment to recognize the leadership, resilience and contributions of women across Canada. Women strengthen our communities, drive innovation and shape a more inclusive future. When women succeed, everyone benefits. The women's program supports projects that break down systemic barriers to economic equality and leadership. That is why our government is [more]