Shafqat Ali | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre | |
| Assumed office September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ramesh Sangha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 or 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence(s) | Brampton, Ontario |
| Occupation | Politician |
Shafqat Ali is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Brampton Centre in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election.[1]
Prior to being elected, Ali was a real estate professional.[2]
On May 9, 2022, Ali apologized to the House of Commons for attending the House of Commons virtually from a toilet stall.[3]
In the 2025 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election, he endorsed Mark Carney.[4]
- ^ Frisque, Graeme (September 21, 2021). "Shafqat Ali wins in Brampton Centre in Liberal sweep of the city". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the candidates: Shafqat Ali is the Liberal candidate in Brampton Centre | The Star". Toronto Star.
- ^ Cecco, Leyland (May 10, 2022). "Ordure! Ordure! Canadian MP sorry for logging on to session from toilet stall". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ "Mark Carney for PM? Shafqat Ali and Others Express Confidence in His Vision". January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.