1. Ruby Dhalla, an Indian origin leader of the Canada’s Liberal Party, is aspiring to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister

1. Ruby Dhalla, an Indian origin leader of the Canada’s Liberal Party, is aspiring to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister

2. She is the CEO of Dhalla Group of Companies, founded by her late brother Dr. Neil Dhalla, which is a leading force in healthcare, real estate, and hospitality sectors across North America

2. She is the CEO of Dhalla Group of Companies, founded by her late brother Dr. Neil Dhalla, which is a leading force in healthcare, real estate, and hospitality sectors across North America

3. As per her LinkedIn profile, she “is a Trailblazer, Hotelier, Politician, Philanthropist, and Motivational Speaker with a passion for making a positive impact in the world.”

3. As per her LinkedIn profile, she “is a Trailblazer, Hotelier, Politician, Philanthropist, and Motivational Speaker with a passion for making a positive impact in the world.”

4. She made history in 2004 when she was elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada & became the first woman of Indian origin to be elected in the Western world

4. She made history in 2004 when she was elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada & became the first woman of Indian origin to be elected in the Western world

5. She was born at February 18, 1974 at Manitoba in Canada to an immigrant family from Punjab

5. She was born at February 18, 1974 at Manitoba in Canada to an immigrant family from Punjab

6. Before entering politics, Dhalla worked as a chiropractor and dabbled in acting, starring in the Bollywood-inspired film 'Kyon? Kis Liye?'.

6. Before entering politics, Dhalla worked as a chiropractor and dabbled in acting, starring in the Bollywood-inspired film 'Kyon? Kis Liye?'.

7. She was also the runner-up in the 1993 Miss India-Canada pageant.

7. She was also the runner-up in the 1993 Miss India-Canada pageant.

8. She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before transferring to the University of Winnipeg, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995.

8. She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before transferring to the University of Winnipeg, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995.

9. That same year, she was shortlisted as a Rhodes Scholarship nominee for Manitoba. Dhalla then moved to Toronto, where she graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999

9. That same year, she was shortlisted as a Rhodes Scholarship nominee for Manitoba. Dhalla then moved to Toronto, where she graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999

10. She made headlines at the age of 10 years by writing a letter to then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi where she voiced her thoughts for bringing back peace amidst the violence caused to the Sikh community due to Operation Blue Star

10. She made headlines at the age of 10 years by writing a letter to then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi where she voiced her thoughts for bringing back peace amidst the violence caused to the Sikh community due to Operation Blue Star

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