MPP - Hon. Harinder Takhar - Missassauga Erindale

Lord, we thank You for Honourable Takhar and his availability to serve in public office. We ask You for wisdom in the decision-making process. We ask  You to surround him with influence that will continue to help in maintaining peace and prosperity in our province. We pray for health and strength. May he always have the courage to act with honesty and integrity. May his family be encouraged that their willingness to share him is very worthwhile. May You protect him in his daily activities. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.    

Harinder S. Takhar was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 and appointed to the Ontario Cabinet as Minister of Transportation. He became the first person of South Asian heritage to become a member of the Executive Council of Ontario (Cabinet). He was re-elected to the new riding of Mississauga-Erindale in 2007 and for a third term in October 2011. 

Harinder Takhar is currently the Minister of Government Services and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet. He previously served as the Minister of Transportation, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services.

Prior to being elected, Takhar headed up Chalmers Suspension International Inc., recognized by the Financial Post as a finalist among Canada’s top 50 best-managed private companies in 1995. He has held senior executive positions with several large Canadian companies, both in the private and public sector over the past three decades.

Harinder has been honoured with several prestigious awards by various organizations for his outstanding commitment of service to the community.