Amin Dhillon: from Prairies to politics

During the pandemic, each one of us has been affected in some way and it is clear that we need strong leadership to help us rebuild our country, economy and communities. This is why I am running.

Media Personality Amin Dhillon Seeks Liberal Nomination in Brampton Centre

Community host and reporter Amin Dhillon recently announced that she will be seeking the federal Liberal nomination in Brampton Centre. Dhillon made the announcement in March 30 saying “I’ve always strived to be a voice for the community and use my platform to amplify voices that reflect our diversity. After a decade serving you in the media, today I am officially announcing I am seeking the federal Liberal nomination for Brampton Centre.”

Dhillon was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and made history as the first woman from Manitoba to win the Miss India Worldwide Canada title. After representing Canada at the International Miss India Worldwide pageant, placing in the Top 10, Dhillon moved to Toronto to pursue a career in media. Over the last decade, Dhillon has been a national TV host, producer, and community ambassador in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, known for reporting effortlessly on topics such as gender equality and racial discrimination to international entertainment and community events.

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“Brampton holds a special highlight stories place in my heart. This is where of success in the I’ve built my career. From my very fi rst TV shoot to covering some of my biggest interviews ethnic community. So many amazing to date. I love this community, individual stories I love the people in the riding, were not being and I’ve been connected to the city for so long. I normally covered by nonspend my days being out in ethnic media outlets the community and hearing or celebrated outside the issues they are facing. I’ve been working with the our community celebrated outside our community.” various community groups To remedy this, and leaders to address these issues and Dhillon launched her own podcast and digital help promote Brampton’s vast cultural events series ‘In Conversation with Amin Dhillon’. and initiatives. The people of Brampton have “I’ve been fortunate to interview trailblazers always been so good to me and made me who have broken down barriers and achieved a part of their lives. This really motivates me immense success in their respective fi elds. to want to fi ght for this community and try to From Sikh fashion models and Indomake their lives better. I think I could be the Canadian YouTube stars to fi rst generation voice to really advocate for them.” immigrants who have become iconic artists of

Brampton is one of the most multicultural their generation. It’s time we celebrate them cities in Canada and home to one of the and inspire others to follow their dreams.” biggest South Asian populations outside of To date, Dhillon’s series has hit over India. Working in ethnic media, Dhillon saw 1 million views and she has 500K social fi rst hand the lack of South Asian voices in media followers. She continues to have the news. “I wanted to highlight stories of candid discussions with global newsmakers success in the ethnic community. So many and is known to actively engage with her amazing individual stories were not being followers. “Over the last ten years I have covered by non-ethnic media outlets or been connecting with the community both in person and online, listening to their concerns and helping to have their voices heard. During the pandemic, each one of us has been affected in some way and it is clear that we need strong leadership to help us rebuild our country, economy and communities. This is why I am running. The difference between being a media host and being a politician is that I can transition from talking about change and the issues facing Canadians to being in a position to take action. As someone who is already a familiar face within the community, I am confi dent that I can be a strong advocate for Brampton Centre in Ottawa.” The nomination date for Brampton Centre is not yet set. Eligible voters must register on the federal Liberal website in order to vote at the upcoming nomination meeting. The next federal Canadian election will take place on or before October 16, 2023.