A lawyer, public servant, immigrant, and long-time resident of Erin Mills, Iqra Khalid serves the diverse needs of residents in her riding.

Born in Pakistan, Iqra moved to Canada with her family at a young age and grew up in Erin Mills. She studied criminology at York University and moved on to complete her Juris Doctorate at the University of Michigan. While attending high school and completing her bachelor’s degree, Iqra made time to work and support her family’s small business. Completing her law degree at the University of Michigan, Iqra returned home to Mississauga where she went on to work for the City of Mississauga’s legal department and continue serving her community.

Iqra has served as Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erin Mills since 2015. She is a strong advocate for women’s issues and a steadfast ally in the cause of human rights. Iqra has served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, as a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, and as Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics.

Iqra knows that effective leadership requires understanding the needs of her constituents. That is why Iqra is actively engaged with the ideas and concerns facing the residents of Mississauga–Erin Mills. She hosts regular town halls and seminars to take feedback from her constituents and to inform them on the policies and programs that affect them. Iqra has also established the Mississauga Erin Mills Women’s Council and Youth Council in an effort to build leadership from the grassroots up.