Gary Anandasangaree has represented the riding of Scarborough − Rouge Park since 2014. He grew up in Malvern and Highland Creek where he ran a successful law practice, and has volunteered with many organizations in Scarborough.

Gary is an internationally recognized human rights lawyer, having represented Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada at the United Nations Human Rights Council. He is a passionate defender of the right to education, having assisted hundreds of students with disciplinary proceedings at the school board and post secondary level.

As Member of Parliament and a federal cabinet Minister, Gary helped to pass the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (C15), An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages (C91), and the repeal of Mandatory Minimum Penalties (C5). In 2019, he helped develop Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.

Gary’s local accomplishments include the expansion and protection of the Rouge National Urban Park, support for local trails and ravines, expanding affordable housing in the area and supporting the Scarborough Subway Extension with federal investments of 2.26 Billion dollars for the project.

Gary came to Canada 40 years ago this year as a refugee, and was raised by his mother. He is a firm believer in the international rules-based order, human rights, refugee rights, and the need for reconciliation with Canada’s indigenous peoples. Gary is married to Harini, and they have two daughters, Bairavi and Sahanah.