2015 Canadian Federal Election Monday October 19, 2015 - Indo-Canadians win big as Liberals sweep to power

Indo-Canadians win big as Liberals sweep to power

 

In the 2015 elections, at least 44 candidates in 338 seats were of Indian origin. Given that Indians make up only 3% of the population, it is surprising that 20 of the 44 won their seats

The wins also reflected the larger mood in Canada, that defeated the Conservative party run by Prime Minister Stephen Harper after a 10-year rule. Mr. Harper’s ‘tough on immigration’, right wing policies are seen as one of the reasons for his loss, particularly a bill called C-24 that would give the government inordinate powers on revoking citizenships