The Honourable Ruby Sahota

Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)

Represents the riding of Brampton North—Caledon

The Honourable Ruby Sahota is the Secretary of State for Combatting Crime. Elected to Parliament in 2015 in the riding of Brampton North, Secretary of State Sahota was re-elected in 2019, 2021 and 2025 and now represents the newly redistributed riding of Brampton North—Caledon.

Secretary of State Sahota is a dedicated public servant and experienced legislator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Peace Studies from McMaster University and a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Prior to entering politics, she practiced commercial litigation and international trade law.

Over her parliamentary career, she has held several prominent leadership roles, including Chief Government Whip (2024) and Minister of Democratic Institutions & Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (2024-2025). In May of 2025, she was appointed Secretary of State for Combatting Crime.

Throughout her tenure, Secretary of State Sahota has been a strong advocate for public safety, accessible transit, cost-of-living relief, affordable childcare, and human rights. She has been an active member of key parliamentary committees and chaired the Federal Liberal Ontario Caucus.

Secretary of State Sahota lives in Brampton with her husband and their son.