The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree is your Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park and the Minister of Public Safety.

Mr. Anandasangaree was first elected in 2015, and has previously served as Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations and as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. He has also served as Parliamentary Secretary to both of those roles, as well as to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

Mr. Anandasangaree is an internationally recognized human rights lawyer and long-time community activist who has dedicated his career to advancing education, justice, and equality.

Before entering politics, Mr. Anandasangaree managed his own law firm in Scarborough, specializing in business, real estate, and international human rights law. He also regularly represented Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada at the United Nations, bringing global attention to issues of justice and accountability.

At home, he was deeply involved in his community, working tirelessly on behalf of local residents—especially youth. He often stepped in when students were unfairly suspended or expelled, ensuring they had a voice and a fair chance to succeed.

Mr. Anandasangaree’s leadership has also been shaped through years of service with organizations across Toronto and Canada. He has served as Chair of the Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre, President of the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member of the Youth Challenge Fund, a Member of the Toronto Police Chief’s Advisory Council, and a Member of the United Way Newcomers Grant Program.

In honour of his devotion to community service and local advocacy, Mr. Anandasangaree has received both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He also received the Osgoode Hall Law School “One to Watch” Gold Key Award and the South Asian Bar Association’s Young Practitioner Award.

Mr. Anandasangaree holds degrees from Carleton University and Osgoode Hall Law School. He is married and has two children.

As your representative, Mr. Anandasangaree is committed to listening and representing the needs of all residents with respect, openness, and dedication.