Jagmeet Signh - MPP for Bramalea-Gore-Malton

We lift up Jagmeet Signh MPP for the riding of Bramalea-Gore-Malton. May he enjoy your guidance, safety and wisdom as he represents his constituents. Give him strength and courage. May the riding he represents know the blessing of the Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen.

BIOGRAPHY 

MPP Singh was elected in the riding of Bramalea-Gore-Malton in the 2011 provincial election. Prior to joining public office he was a criminal defense lawyer in the Brampton and Mississauga area. He has always been a strong voice for vulnerable people and vocal on a number of human rights issues.

As an MPP, Jagmeet Singh championed the demand for a province-wide reduction of auto insurance rates and is raising awareness about the precarious employment conditions created by temporary job agencies. He also believes in the importance of cultural awareness as a tool for understanding and acceptance. In December 2013, his bill to recognize April as Sikh Heritage Month in the province of Ontario received Royal Assent.

MPP Singh was one of the Toronto Star’s 12 people to watch in politics and named as one of the 75 most powerful people in the 2013 Queen’s Park Briefing Power List.

Jagmeet Singh has been named in TorontoLife magazine as one of the five youngest rising stars, featured in the top 10 best dressed of 2013 and most recently one of the 10 style icons featured in the 50th anniversary of Yorkdale Mall.

Awards and Recognition:

2014 Yorkdale: Toronto Style Maker

2013 Queen’s Park Briefing: 75 Most Powerful People in the Province

2013 Toronto Life: Toronto’s Best Dressed

2013 Toronto Life: 50 Most Influential (5 Youngest Rising Stars)

2012 Toronto Star: 12 to Watch in 2012

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