Harjit singh sajjan biography
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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. Beginning his career in the Merchant Navy at 18, Johar has navigated seas worldwide as a ship captain. Before his current role as a senior advisor with Transport Canada’s Prairie and Northern Regi
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Harjit Singh Sajjan has served Canada and his community as both a soldier and a police officer. He continues his service to Canada as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and as Minister of National Defence.
Harjit is a retired Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and a combat veteran. He was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina and served three separate deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Harjit has received numerous recognitions for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal for reducing the Taliban’s influence in Kandahar Province. He is also a recipient of the Order of Military Merit, one of the military’s highest recognitions. Harjit also served as an Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Harjit was a police officer with the Vancouver Police Department for 11 years. He completed his last assignment as a Detective-Constable with the Gang Crime Unit specializing in organized crime. He proudly tackled gang violence and drug crimes in Vancouver. Harjit is also a human security specialist, and has lectured to a wide audience in both Canada and the United States.
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Harjit Sajjan
Canadian member of parliament (born 1970)
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan PC OMM MSM CD MP | |
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Sajjan in 2023 | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 26, 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Bill Blair |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 26, 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Bill Blair |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 26, 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| In office October 26, 2021 – July 26, 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Karina Gould |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Hussen |
| In office November 4, 2015 – October 26, 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Jason Kenney |
| Succeeded by | Anita Anand |
| Acting February 12, 2019 – March 1, 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Jody Wilson-Raybould |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence MacAulay |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Wai Young |
| Born | Harjit Singh Sajjan (1970-09-06) September 6, 1970 (age 54) Bombeli, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Kuljit Kaur (m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Vancouver, British Colum
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