Sonia Sidhu
Liberal · Brampton South, ON
Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Biography
Satinderpal "Sonia" Sidhu is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral district of Brampton South during the 2015 Canadian federal election. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1968-03-01, Indiaencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- cardiologist, health professional, politician, teacherencyclopedia
Electoral history
Brampton South
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialSonia Sidhu22,001Sukhdeep KangRunner-up · Conservative21,193Difference 808 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Brampton South
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaSonia Sidhu21,120Ramandeep BrarRunner-up · Conservative12,596Difference 8,524 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Brampton South
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaSonia Sidhu24,085Ramandeep BrarRunner-up · Conservative13,828Difference 10,257 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Brampton South
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaSonia Sidhu23,681Kyle SeebackRunner-up · Conservative15,929Difference 7,752 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
Our sources do not list any education for this member.
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
2,474 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, this summer I joined residents across Brampton South at Carabram, Flavours of Nigeria, the Nepal Festival, Vibrant Brampton, Ahmadiyya Jama'at Jalsa Salana, and the Malayalee boat race to celebrate Brampton's diversity through the unveiling of the monument at Azores…Statements by Members — Brampton South · 2026-09-22
Where they stand
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A stored score on 8 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat calls for low-carbon economy, fighting climate change, and eco-friendly solutions.
Climate change is real. I want to ask my colleague this: Can you explain what steps you are taking to set up a low-carbon economy?Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts welcome new Defence Investment Agency and investments to strengthen armed forces.
MP Sonia Sidhu… New Defence Investment Agency to Strengthen Canada’s Armed Forces Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of the Defence Investment Agency, a new body designed to accelerate and modernize Canada’s defence procurement. This… Canada-Indonesia Trade Agreement a Win for Canadian Workers and Businesses Ottawa, Ontario – Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, is highlighting the newly announced Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic PartnersSource of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Supports green energy sector and zero-emissions investments over fossil expansion.
I reiterate our support for workers in the green energy sector. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been put in place to support them with the wage subsidy.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts note health services are not under federal jurisdiction and emphasize collaboration with provinces.
It is not under federal jurisdiction to require provinces and territories to give Canadians access to palliative care. We are seeking that it would be revised so the minister would instead commit to establish a framework by realigning and building upon federal efforts to support improved access to palliative care.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Repeatedly supports budgets with major investments in infrastructure, child care and transit.
Our government's commitment to serve Canadians through investment can be seen in Brampton. In 2016-17, Brampton was given almost $60 million through the gas tax fund, and in 2017-18 we introduced a one-time top-up to the gas tax fund for infrastructure investments.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts repeat advocacy for public health care, pharmacare, dental care, and national diabetes framework.
Her Private Members’ Bill C-237 established the National Framework for Diabetes, leading to free diabetes medication coverage under the National Universal Pharmacare Bill C-64. Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖕᓂᐊᖅᑐᖅ ᑲᓇᑕᐅᑉ ᓯᕗᓕᐅᖅᑎᖓ ᑳᓂ ᐱᓪᓗᒍ ᑲᓇᑕᐅᑉ ᐅᓪᓗᐊ ᓱᓕᓂᖅ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓴᐃᒪᖃᑎᒌᖕᓂᖅ Weestamakaywin ouschi Kischee li Ministr Carney ouschi ishi Mishiway itay en Zhournee poSource of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Supports faster family reunification, refugee intake and reduced backlogs.
We are focused on reuniting spouses and families. We are focused on reducing the backlog. We are focused on a more compassionate approach to refugees. This is why we have taken in many refugees, notably from the Syrian communities, but we also continue to take in refugees from many countries at an exceptional pace of processing.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Supports implementing WTO TFA and diversifying trading partners.
Our Liberal government will continue to diversify our trading partners. Canada has 15 free trade agreements cover 61% of the world's GDP and open markets to 1.Source of that line
6 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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