Fares Al Soud
- Born
- 2000 — Montreal, Quebec
- Education
- Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto Mississauga
- Career
- Worked in the office of former MP and cabinet minister Omar Alghabra. Later joined the Prime Minister's Office and subsequently became a policy advisor to Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, where he later served as director of policy.
- Political Experience
- Elected MP for Mississauga Centre in 2025.
- Notable
- Trilingual, speaking fluent English, French, and Arabic. One of the first four Canadian MPs born in the 21st century.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before seeking political office, Fares Al Soud reportedly worked as a business consultant and entrepreneur. His professional background is said to involve international business development, with a focus on helping Canadian companies expand into markets in the Middle East and North Africa. He also has a background in engineering.
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