Born in 1967 in Nova Scotia, to Indian immigrant parents, Saroj D. Ram and SV Anand, Anita Anand’s upbringing instilled values of hard work and determination. Raised alongside her two sisters, Gita and Sonia,

Anita Anand, poised to become Canada's first Indian-origin woman Prime Minister, is set to lead after Justin Trudeau's expected exit. Her distinguished career includes critical roles as Minister of Public Services and Procurement,

Trudeau’s tenure has been marked by controversies that strained Canada’s international relations, particularly with India. His decision to include members of the banned Khalistan organisation in his cabinet and the fallout from the assassination of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023 caused major tensions.

Anita Anand, the Indian-origin Transport Minister, is a top contender to succeed Justin Trudeau. Born in Nova Scotia to Indian physician parents, she has held key roles in the incumbent Canadian government.

Canadian politician Anita Anand, currently the Minister of Transport in Justin Trudeau's government, is being considered as a candidate to replace him as Prime Minister. On Monday, Trudeau announced his resignation paving the way for a new leader.

The BBC has placed Anand among the top five contenders to replace Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister. An accomplished figure with a blend of legal expertise and public service experience, Anand is seen as an ideal candidate to lead the country.

Parliament will pause until March to allow the Liberal Party to find a new leader, amid preparation for a potential spring election against opposition parties.