Ahmed Hussen

Descent: Somalian

Profession: PoliticiAN

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen is a Somali-Canadian lawyer, community advocate, and Member of Parliament for York South–Weston. A trailblazer in Canadian politics, he made history as Canada’s first Somali-Canadian federal Cabinet minister. Since entering public office, he has served in key ministerial roles, including Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development; and Minister of International Development. Throughout his career, Minister Hussen has championed equity, inclusion, and the rights of newcomers—bringing a strong voice for marginalized communities to the heart of Parliament.