Candidate Liberal Party Iqra Khalid for Mississauga Erin Mills

Born in Pakistan, Iqra moved to Canada with her family at a young age and grew up in Erin Mills. She studied criminology at York University and moved on to complete her Juris Doctorate at the University of Michigan. While attending high school and completing her bachelor’s degree, Iqra made time to work and support her family’s small business. Completing her law degree at the University of Michigan, Iqra returned home to Mississauga where she went on to work for the City of Mississauga’s legal department and continue serving her community.

Iqra has served as Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erin Mills since 2015. She is a strong advocate for women’s issues and a steadfast ally in the cause of human rights. Iqra has served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, as a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, and as Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics.

Track Record on Palestine (From MuslimsVote.ca)

Called for a Ceasefire
Called to Recognize Palestine
Condemned Genocide and Displacement in Gaza
Voted YES to the NDP Gaza Motion
Endorsed Vote Palestine Campaign

Iqra Khalid has voiced concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, advocating for an immediate ceasefire. She has emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian access to Gaza. Khalid has also acknowledged the impact of the conflict on Canadian communities, condemning the rise in Islamophobia, and has actively worked to bring attention to the voices and concerns of her constituents regarding the situation. Her advocacy has included supporting Canada’s commitment to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and advocating for expanded special measures to facilitate the reunification of Palestinian families in Canada.