SL born Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian minister

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Sri Lankan born Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the Canadian Government.

Gary Anandasangaree is the son of former MP and Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader Veerasingham Anandasangaree.

He was among seven rookie MPs who have been promoted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet following a major reshuffling on Wednesday.

Gary Anandasangaree was first elected in 2015 as the MP for the Toronto riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park.

On Wednesday, he was sworn in as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, a position previously held by Marc Miller.

Anandasangaree had previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister, as well as to the Justice and Heritage Ministers.

Born in Sri Lanka, he arrived in Canada with his mother in 1983. Anandasangaree holds degrees from Carleton University in Ottawa and Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto.

He managed a law firm in Scarborough that focused on business, real estate and international human rights law, and has represented the organization Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada at the United Nations. He has also been involved with Tamil community organizations.

In March, Anandasangaree made the news for comments he made on Sri Lanka, calling it "a failed and bankrupt state."

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Comments - 26

Be Fair Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:21 PM

Heartiest Congratulations, now you can get back to your country of Birth with much vigor, try and get the message of the diaspora across. I dont if that ideology is still valid in Lanka

Mike Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:30 PM

Sathiyasangaree - who is now Gary, who is embarrassed by his own name !!!! Congratulations , With Position comes great power . Now will be a good time to Mind your own business and Keep your Opinions to yourself. Sathiyasangaree - who is now Gary

Curious Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:34 PM

What is his first name - Gary being anglicised last two syllables of Garee off Anandasangaree.

Punchi Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:43 PM

This is a dagger pointing at the heart of our country. We must immediately dispatch our well experienced Shinhala Ravaya Canada to apply their and our specialities to deal with this

Mahila Friday, 28 July 2023 06:43 AM

Minister’s Name!!! What and How does it matter? How is that relevant – issue of his attaining Cabinet ranking Minister in Canada?? Is it not his good fortune that he migrated to Canada, as a result of 07/1983, post ‘rancid’ events of 1983 by Sinhala Buddhists’ (SB’s)!!!??? ILL-FAMED ‘SHINHALA Ravaya Canada' (SRC), who had SELF-FACILITATED, REFUGEE STATUS, creating ‘1983 PROGROM’, been referred to in a comment, requesting (‘SRC’) to "APPLY THEIR AND OUR SPECIALTIES" (what does that mean?) deal with this ‘NEW SITUATION’ – ‘CANADIAN CABINET RANK MINISTER’ – Indigenous affairs, AND deal with appointment!!!??? If true, then Canada and international community, UNHCR take note of this reality to pursue action of illegal activity in FOREIGN TERRITORY by SRC, take action by ICJ!? Height of PERFIDY, HYPOCRISY – SICK SB’s!!!!??? Eliminate in SL and “Exporting Terrorism”!!!

Aram Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:49 PM

Good appointment. He will take serious initiatives with Canadian govt on the helpless situation of tamils in SL and bring a solution with the support of Europe and USA because India had failed to resolve the tamil issue and asking sl government to implement 13 the amendment for the past 35 years without shame

Kumara Thursday, 27 July 2023 01:01 PM

Sri Lanka declined his application for visa to visit only last week. So it must be that July 1983 anti-Tamil riots that made him to go to Canada with his mother. Former President JRJ, if alive today, would be happy that he made a powerful refugee in geo-politics! Mr President, please resolve this long standing peace and reconciliation issue for peaceful and prosperous existence of the country.

sam Thursday, 27 July 2023 01:04 PM

Congratulations Gary

anura hettiarachchi Thursday, 27 July 2023 01:12 PM

Congratulations! You will do well, I am sure.

Ravindrakumar Thursday, 27 July 2023 01:32 PM

Congratulations Mr.Gary Anandasangaree on your appointment as cabinet minister in Canada, it’s a proud moment for all of us.

S Shelliah Thursday, 27 July 2023 01:42 PM

Sri lankan Political leaders know how to guide these sheep's on track and make money on their own. it is not only happen in Sri lanka also happening in foreign countrie. so sad, what to do, need more political studies from the basic life.

Anil Fernando Thursday, 27 July 2023 02:50 PM

Cant you contest from Jaffna in future, without making noises in Canada.

Sathish Thursday, 27 July 2023 05:16 PM

Did he also brought in bus loads of voters of his own kind to the polling booths like his Norwegian counterparts?

Harin Fernando Thursday, 27 July 2023 05:57 PM

Politics same in Canada as in Sri Lanka. He helped Tamils to get refugee status, with that votes and now a Cabinet Minister. Shame on you Gary.

Ranil Thursday, 27 July 2023 09:05 PM

@HarinF If politics was the same in Canada as in SL, then why couldn't GA aspire his dreams over here? Harin, if you can't or say anything good without any malice, then I suggest you shut the....! Congratulations Gary!

Mahila Friday, 28 July 2023 07:45 AM

Harin Fernando, So many amending constitutions of their countries or even Parties to ensure eternal position holder of Presidency, following MaRa’s GIMMICK in 2009/10!!!??? Chinese and Russians aren’t excluded!!? Namesake Peoples’ Power!? Happen, in SL, “Watchout” GE 2024, elect REPLICAS!! No refugees will ever dream of coming to Sri Lanka? Therefore, the situation is limited to 'Tinkering' with electoral Lists and BOUNDARIES, - Ampara Uva-Paranagama and Mahiyangana, which happens so often, hard to believe, ensure ‘SLOT’ for Sinhalese representation!!!??? If so, why are these perfidious SL government pursuing these "infamous" to 'apply their and our specialties' to deal with this 1983 Refugees attaining powerful cabinet positions in foreign countries!!!

Tempting Thursday, 27 July 2023 06:04 PM

Its tempting to think the Tamils are pushing Truedeu to scream "Tamil Genocide". Its in fact the other way around. Truedeu and others are using the Tamils for some agenda.

Indigenous canadian Cree. Thursday, 27 July 2023 06:57 PM

Perhaps, Gary will focus on resolving some of the many issues faced by indigenous Canadian communities, and leave global politics to itself. We canadians zare paying your salary Gary. Just remember that. You too Trudy!

RP Thursday, 27 July 2023 07:43 PM

Congratulations Mr. Anandasangaree! Great achievement indeed. Proud of you. Yes, he left Sri-Lanka like many thousands of Tamils and he earned his degrees and won the voters heart. I read lots of "Sour Grapes" in the comments, well, that's life! Cheers.

GHT Friday, 28 July 2023 12:29 AM

Canada is to become a "FAILED STATE" if the 3rd Rated person like Gary Anandasangaree is given a cabinet minister post in Canada. The repercussion will be severe for Canada.

Chris De Silva Friday, 28 July 2023 02:03 AM

Let us all leave aside our differences and opinions. Take pride as Sri Lankans and wish Gary all the best.

Ravi Friday, 28 July 2023 02:16 AM

The Liberal Party in Canada, UNP, SLFP, Pohottas, Kakkas, Mynas are all the same! Just for votes, never mind the facts.

kondaya77 Friday, 28 July 2023 03:05 AM

I see lots of envy and jealousy (sinhala only crowd)and petty insults,wish you the best.

Demuni de Silva Friday, 28 July 2023 04:25 AM

Civilized world recognize expertise but expertise but origin ! Congrats !

Sri Lankan immigrant Friday, 28 July 2023 08:51 AM

There are over 250,000 Sri Lankan Tamil Immigrants in Canada the largest number of Sri Lankan immigrants anywhere in the world who call Canada their home. Very soon there will be even more Sri Lankan Tamil representatives in the Canadian Parliament.

Wilfred Gnanapragasam Friday, 28 July 2023 08:52 AM

CONGRATULATIONS. IN THEE I AM WELL PLEASED

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