About Ruby
About Ruby Sahota
Ruby Sahota is a Canadian lawyer and federal Secretary of State who has served as a Member of Parliament since 2015. A dedicated public servant and experienced legislator, Sahota represented the riding of Brampton North from 2015 to 2025, and now represents the newly redistributed riding of Brampton North—Caledon following her successful re-election in 2025.
Ruby 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 law and international trade disputes.
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 under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Throughout her tenure, MP 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.
Ruby is proud to call Brampton home, where she lives with her husband and their son.
Riding Information
Parliamentary Roles
Members of Parliament play an important role in Canada’s democracy, representing the interests and concerns of the people in their communities. In Parliament, MPs debate and vote on legislation, participate in committees, and work with their colleagues to help shape national policies and priorities. Outside Parliament, they serve their constituents by helping connect residents with federal programs and services, raising local issues, and bringing community perspectives to the national conversation.
The Secretary of State for Combatting Crime provides dedicated leadership on the Government of Canada’s efforts to address crime and strengthen public safety, working alongside the Minister of Public Safety. The role focuses on tackling serious and organized crime, including gun crime, auto theft, drug trafficking, human smuggling and other threats to the safety of Canadians and their communities. It also involves working with law enforcement, other levels of government, community organizations and partners across Canada to advance measures that prevent crime, strengthen the criminal justice system and keep communities safe.