Who Is Anita Anand, Canada's New Indian-Origin Foreign Minister

Canadian politician Anita Anand has been sworn in as Canada's new foreign minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Indian-origin Anand, who has previously served in roles including Canada's Defence Minister, has replaced Melanie Joly, who had been moved to the role of  Minister of Industry. A senior member of Canada's Liberal Party, the 58-year-old politician took the oath of office with her hand on the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, a tradition she had followed in previous Cabinet appointments as well.

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