Harjit Sajjan Age, Wiki and Bio

Harjit Sajjan

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth06/09/1970
Age54 years
BirthplaceBombeli, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameHarjit Singh Sajjan
NationalityCanadian
Zodiac signVirgo
ReligionSikhism
HometownBombeli, Punjab, India

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Walter Moberly Elementary School, Vancouver, Canada
  • Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School, Vancouver, Canada

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date30/06/1996

Relationships & More

WifeKuljit Sajjan
Children
  • Arjun Sajjan (Son)
  • Jeevut Sajjan (Daughter)

Family

FatherKundan Singh Sajjan (head constable with the Punjab Police in India)
MotherVidya Kaur Sajjan
SiblingsManjeet Kaur (Sister)
SpouseKuljit Sajjan
ChildrenArjun Sajjan, Jeevut Sajjan

Career

Political PartyLiberal
Political Journey
  • Member of Parliament for Vancouver South since 19 October 2015
  • Minister of Veterans Affairs from 12 February 2019 to 1 March 2019
  • Minister of National Defence from 4 November 2015 to 26 October 2021
  • Minister of International Development from 26 October 2021 to 26 July 2023
  • Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada since 26 October 2021
  • Minister of Emergency Preparedness since 26 July 2023
  • President of the King's Privy Council for Canada since 26 July 2023
Military Service
AllegianceCanada
Branch/serviceCanadian Army
Years of service1989–2015
RankLieutenant-Colonel
UnitThe British Columbia Regiment
Battles/wars
  • Bosnian War
  • War in Afghanistan
  • Operation Medusa
Awards
  • Order of Military Merit
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Canadian Forces' Decoration
  • South-West Asia Service Medal
  • General Campaign Star
  • Commendation Medal
  • NATO Service Medal
  • Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
Police Service
DepartmentVancouver Police Department
BranchGang Crime Unit
StatusRetired
RankDetective

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Traveling to distant places
  • Participating in marathons
  • Advocating for education and mentorship programs

Some Lesser Known Facts

He moved to Canada in 1976 at the age of five.
Worked in berry farms during the summer with his mother.
He has a brother-in-law leading a Canadian regiment.
Became a lieutenant colonel after joining The British Columbia Regiment in 1989.
Sajjan recognized the need for intervention in Afghan corruption during his military tours.
Was the first Sikh to command a Canadian Army reserve regiment.
Invented and patented a gas mask to accommodate his facial hair due to his Sikh beliefs.