Ahmed hussen family

Senior Advisor, Transport Canada

City: Winnipeg

Country of origin: India

In the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Jaideep Johar is a testament to resilience and unwavering commitment. His journey from India to Canada in 2005 marked the beginning of a remarkable odyssey despite a year-long struggle to secure employment.

His perseverance, sincerity and strong belief in values and ethics facilitated his adaptation to the new environment. Leveraging his best professional capabilities, Johar has actively assisted new immigrants in their settlement journey. He collaborates with various organizations to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity, ensure sustainable living, safeguard Mother Earth from the impacts of climate change, assist in search and rescue efforts, promote pride and support veterans.

With a Ship Captain Certificate and a bachelor’s of maritime studies from Memorial University, Newfoundland, along with his pursuit of a master’s degree in marine management, Johar’s credentials underscore his extensive expertise in the maritime field, spanning over 30 years. Be

Ahmed Hussen

Canadian politician (born 1976)

This article is about the Canadian politician. For the swimmer, see Ahmed Hussein.

The Honourable

Ahmed Hussen

PC MP

Hussen in 2017

Incumbent

Assumed office
July 26, 2023[1]
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byHarjit Sajjan
In office
October 26, 2021 – July 26, 2023[1]
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byBardish Chagger(Diversity and Inclusion)
Succeeded bySean Fraser (Housing)
Kamal Khera (Diversity and Inclusion)
In office
November 20, 2019 – October 26, 2021
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byJean-Yves Duclos
Succeeded byKarina Gould
In office
January 10, 2017 – November 20, 2019
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byJohn McCallum
Succeeded byMarco Mendicino

Incumbent

Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byMike Sullivan
Born1976 (age 48–49)[2]
Mogadishu, Somalia
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLib

Hon. Ahmed Hussen


Biography

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen was first elected in 2015 to represent the riding of York South—Weston. He has previously served as Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

Minister Hussen immigrated to Canada in 1993 and settled in Toronto. He began his career in public service after high school, working with the Hamilton-Wentworth social services department. 

Minister Hussen co-founded the Regent Park Community Council in 2002. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for his leadership efforts in the Regent Park community. As National President for the Canadian Somali Congress, Minister Hussen’s results-driven reputation led to an invitation from the Toronto City Summit Alliance to join a task force for modernizing income security for adults.

After earning a law degree from the University of Ottawa, Minister Hussen practised law in the areas of criminal defence, immigration and refugee law, and human rights

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