Tim Uppal
- Born
- November 14, 1974 — New Westminster, British Columbia
- Career
- Banker, radio host, residential mortgage manager at TD Canada Trust
- Political Experience
- Conservative Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Sherwood Park from 2008 to 2015, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) 2011, Minister of State (Multiculturalism) 2013, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party 2022
- Notable
- First Turban-wearing Sikh to be appointed to the Canadian Cabinet
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Tim Uppal was a residential land developer and a co-founder of The Uppal Group. He has also reportedly worked as a mortgage manager. His public disclosures to the Ethics Commissioner have listed assets including holdings in numbered companies and various real estate properties, which is consistent with his professional background in real estate development.
Key Relationships & Connections
Tim Uppal served in cabinet under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, first as Minister of State for Democratic Reform and later as Minister of State for Multiculturalism. He is considered a senior member of the Conservative Party caucus and has been described in media reports as a key ally and organizer for current Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, particularly in Alberta and within Canada's South Asian communities.
Public Controversies
During the 2015 federal election campaign, Uppal, who was the Minister of State for Multiculturalism at the time, participated in a controversial press conference with then-Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. They announced a proposed RCMP tip line for Canadians to report "barbaric cultural practices." The announcement was heavily criticized by opposition parties, civil liberties groups, and cultural organizations as being a divisive and inflammatory form of wedge politics. The Conservative government was defeated in that election.
Where Tim falls on key policy spectrums
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Tim Uppal won with 26,385 votes (50.6%)
Total votes cast: 52,152
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