Constituency Office
Radisson Centre
Suite 225, 525-28 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 6W9
Phone: 403-207-3030
Fax: 403-207-3035
Email:
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Latest Speeches
02/11/2011
Statement by Deepak Obhrai, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan. November 2, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey
26/09/2011
Our engagement in Libya protects Libyan civilians and upholds Canadian values, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament during Debate to extend Canada’s military mission to Libya. September 26, 2011, Ottawa.
20/06/2011
Our Government's sound economic management policies will ensure Seniors' needs are met, Obhrai says during Parliamentary debate on Seniors. June 20, 2011, Ottawa.
9/06/2011
Strong values taught by our cultural, religious, and family traditions have made this disapora the most successful in the world, Obhrai tells the inauguration of PBD Canada 2011. June 9, 2011, Toronto.
23/02/2011
Rebuilding Haiti without addressing fundamental issues like democratic deficit and governance is like building on quicksand, Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai tells in his keynote address to the "Haiti One Year After the Earthquake" Conference held by the Canadian Mission to the EU. February 23, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
25/11/2010
Our government feels strongly that we must continue to build on what we have achieved so far and maintain our commitment to Afghanistan, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament. November 25, 2010, Ottawa.
18/10/2010
Canada remains resolute in its unwavering commitment to work alongside international partners in addressing organized crime in all its forms, Deepak Obhrai tells the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime. October 18, 2010, Vienna, Austria.
09/09/2010
Building a safe and secure hemisphere is part of our vision for the Americas, Deepak Obhrai tells a luncheon meeting of the Canada Council for the Americas. September 9, 2010, Calgary.
21/08/2010
Let us resolve to proliferate human rights and freedom for the North Korean people -- not nuclear weapons and fear, Obhrai tells the International conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees. August 21, 2010, Toronto.
11/03/2010
Our Government is delivering for our constituents, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament in his Reply to the Speech from the Throne. March 11, 2010, Ottawa.
22/10/2009
Priorities and Results in Canadian Foreign Policy – Notes for a speech given to The Queen’s University International Affairs Association. Oct. 22, 2009 in Kingston, Ontario.
25/09/2009
We’re engaging China on bilateral long-term interests, while promoting Canadian values of human rights and democracy, Deepak Obhrai tells 600 Chinese Canadians at China’s 60th Anniversary celebrations. Sept 25, 2009 in Montreal.
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BORN:
July 5th, 1950 in Oldeani, Tanzania
EDUCATION:
- Arusha Secondary School, Tanzania - Junior High
- Daly College - Indore, India - Senior High&
- Air Traffic Control, United Kingdom and East Africa
LANGUAGES:
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Swahili, Gujarati
PERSONAL:
Married to Neena with two daughters, Priti and Kaajal; son, Aman; and son-in-law, Robin Martin. In 2006 his family was further blessed by a grandson, Davin Jacob and in 2008 with the arrival of granddaughter Evasha.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- President, India-Canada Association of Calgary (1990-92)
- Vice President, National Indo-Canadian Council, Alberta Region (1993-95)
- President, Monterey Community Association (1996-97)
- President, Hindu Society of Calgary (1997)
CAREER:
- Businessman: Indo Canadian Enterprises
- City of Calgary Electric Systems
- Air Traffic Controller
ELECTORAL:
| May 02, 2011 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
67.4% with 23,372 votes |
| Oct. 14, 2008 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
67% with 21,311 votes |
| Jan. 23, 2006 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
67% with 26 766 votes |
| Jun. 28, 2004 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
61% with 21 897 votes |
| Nov. 27, 2000 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
54% with 18 141 votes |
| Jun. 02, 1997 |
Calgary East, Alberta |
45% with 13 348 votes |
PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS:
41th Parliament (Current)
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
40th Parliament
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
- Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
- Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs and International Development
39th Parliament
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Asia-Pacific and Africa)
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation
- Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
- Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
38th Parliament
Official Opposition
- Senior Critic for Multiculturalism
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
- Deputy Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs, Citizenship and Immigration and Canadian Heritage
- Chair of the Task Force on Globalization and Competitiveness
- Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development
37th Parliament
- Senior Critic for Multiculturalism
- Senior Critic for International Cooperation (CIDA)
- Vice-Chair, Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Development
- Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
36th Parliament
- Senior Critic for International Trade
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- ubcommittee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
- Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
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