In a historic result, 22 Punjabi-origin candidates have been elected to Canada’s House of Commons. This is the highest number of Punjabis ever elected in a Canadian federal election. Out of 65 Punjabi candidates who contested, these 22 won seats on Tuesday. This success came as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party made a strong comeback.
The Punjabi community in Canada, which is a large part of the South Asian population there, played an important role in the election. In the 2021 election, 18 Punjabis were elected. In 2019, the number was 20. This year, 16 Punjabi MPs were trying to get re-elected, and many areas saw direct contests between Punjabi candidates from different parties.
The city of Brampton, which has a large Punjabi population, saw big wins by Punjabi candidates. Here’s what happened in each Brampton seat:
Ruby Sahota of the Liberal Party beat Amandeep Judge of the Conservative Party in Brampton North.
Maninder Sidhu of the Liberal Party defeated Bob Dosanjh of the Conservative Party in Brampton East.
Amandeep Kaur Sodhi, also from the Liberal Party, won over Taran Chahal of the Conservative Party in Brampton Centre.
Satinder Pal Sonia Sidhu won from Brampton South for the fourth time. She first won in 2015 and then again in 2019 and 2021. This time she beat Sukhdeep Kang from the Conservative Party in a close race.
Amarjeet Gill of the Conservative Party defeated current minister Kamal Khera of the Liberal Party in Brampton West. This was one of the big surprises of the election.
Some well-known Punjabi politicians from the Liberal Party who won again include:
Anita Anand from Oakville East
Bardish Chagger from Waterloo
Anju Dhillon from Dorval Lachine
Sukh Dhaliwal from Surrey Newton
Iqwinder Singh Gaheer from Mississauga Malton
Randeep Sarai from Surrey Centre
Gurbax Saini from Fleetwood Port Kells
Param Bains from Richmond East Steveston
These politicians have held important roles in the past and continue to represent the voice of the Punjabi community in Parliament.
On the other hand, the Conservative Party also had many Punjabi winners this time:
Jasraj Hallan from Calgary East
Dalwinder Gill from Calgary McKnight
Amanpreet Gill from Calgary Skyview
Arpan Khanna from Oxford
Tim Uppal from Edmonton Gateway
Parm Gill from Milton East
Sukhman Gill from Abbotsford South Langley
Jagsharan Singh Mahal from Edmonton Southeast
Harb Gill from Windsor West
These victories show that Punjabis are being elected from both major parties, showing the diversity of political thought within the community.
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While the Liberal and Conservative parties did well with Punjabi candidates, the New Democratic Party (NDP) had a bad election. Jagmeet Singh, the NDP leader who is of Punjabi origin, lost his own seat in Burnaby Central, British Columbia. He got less than 19% of the vote. He came in third, behind Wade Chang of the Liberal Party and James Yan of the Conservative Party.
This was a major loss for Singh. His party also had a poor overall performance. The NDP is expected to win just seven seats. That’s 18 seats fewer than they won in the 2021 election. Because of this, the NDP might even lose its official party status in the House of Commons. Their support dropped by 12 percentage points, bringing their total vote share down to just 6%. This result could impact Singh’s political future.
Among the 22 Punjabi winners, Sukhman Gill stands out for his age. He is just 23 years old and has won from the Abbotsford-South Langley seat. He is the youngest MP in the new Canadian Parliament, which has 343 members in total. Sukhman was born in Canada and is a second-generation Punjabi. He works in farming and agriculture.
His victory shows that the younger generation of Punjabi-Canadians is now stepping into leadership roles in Canadian politics. It also reflects the community’s growing involvement in national affairs.
This election result is important for several reasons:
It highlights the rising influence of the Punjabi community in Canada.
It shows that Punjabi candidates are winning from both Liberal and Conservative parties.
It marks a generational shift, with young leaders like Sukhman Gill entering Parliament.
It reflects how immigrant communities are shaping the political landscape of their adopted countries.
For the Punjabi community, this result is a source of pride and a sign that their voice matters in Canadian democracy. Many of the elected leaders are expected to raise issues that concern not just Punjabis but all Canadians, such as immigration policy, job opportunities, education, and multicultural inclusion.
The 2025 Canadian federal election will be remembered for the record-breaking success of Punjabi-origin candidates. With 22 MPs now in the House of Commons, the Punjabi community has never had a stronger presence in Canada’s Parliament. Whether it’s experienced leaders like Anita Anand and Bardish Chagger or young newcomers like Sukhman Gill, these representatives will now help shape the future of Canadian politics.
This success story is also a reminder of how immigrant communities can thrive, contribute, and lead in their new homes. The future looks bright for Punjabi-Canadians in politics.
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