I am running in this election as a New Democrat to stand up for Canadian values, fix the damage Stephen Harper has done, and to get this country back on track.
I was raised in a pioneering immigrant family – my father was the first South Asian to settle in the Cariboo. My family faced and overcame many challenges.
My father suffered a serious brain injury, and my mother took up manual jobs to support our family when I was only 10 years old. My family was an example of solidarity and perseverance.
I strove to be a leader in the community and I worked my way through university with student awards and working in the lumber mill.
After graduating, I practiced law in Williams Lake, representing women, immigrants, children, workers and First Nations. My work was recognized with a judicial appointment to Kamloops.
Recently, I have served locally and abroad on international human rights and justice issues.
Satwinder, my wife, and I are raising our daughter and son with the same values I learned from my family: accountability and self-reliance, commitment to equality, social justice and compassion.
As your member of Parliament, I will be a strong advocate for fairness and justice.
I am not afraid to tackle tough issues and serve as a voice for those who need help making ends meet.