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Jagmeet Singh

Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2017 to 2025 and as the member of Parliament for Burnaby South from 2019 to 2025.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician and lawyer who led the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2017 to 2025. He served as the member of Parliament for Burnaby South from 2019 to 2025 and became the first non-white leader of a major federal political party in Canada.

What it is

Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician and lawyer. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1979 and is of Punjabi Sikh background. He was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2011 before moving to federal politics.

Why it matters

Singh became the first non-white leader of a major federal political party in Canada when he took the helm of the NDP in 2017. His leadership marked a significant milestone in Canadian political representation.

Key details

Singh served as NDP leader from 2017 to 2025 and as MP for Burnaby South from 2019 to 2025. He is married to Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu. He is a practising Sikh and a lawyer by training.

In short

  • First non-white leader of a major federal political party in Canada.
  • Led the NDP from 2017 to 2025.
  • Served as MP for Burnaby South from 2019 to 2025.
  • Born in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1979.
Canadian angle

Singh is a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics and is notable for being the first non-white leader of a major federal political party in Canada.[1][3]

Quick questions

Who is Jagmeet Singh?
Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician and lawyer who led the federal NDP from 2017 to 2025 and served as MP for Burnaby South from 2019 to 2025.
How old is Jagmeet Singh?
Jagmeet Singh was born on January 2, 1979, which makes him 47 years old as of 2026.
Is Jagmeet Singh married?
Yes. He is married to Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagmeet_Singh
    Supports: Birth date, full name, political offices, and leadership dates.
  2. New Democratic Party — https://www.ndp.ca/jagmeet
    Supports: NDP leadership and biography details.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jagmeet-singh-profile-biography-win-1.4315780
    Supports: Ontario political career, age at election, and personal background.
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjdp25ynn7o
    Supports: Marital status and general biography.
  5. NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/about/jagmeet-singh-123325
    Supports: Marriage to Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu and family details.
  6. World Economic Forum — https://www.weforum.org/people/jagmeet-singh/
    Supports: Birthplace and background.