Navdeep Bains
Navdeep Singh Bains PC FCPA (born June 16, 1977) is a Canadian politician who served as Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry from 2015 to 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, he represented the riding of Mississauga—Malton in the House of Commons from 2015 to 2021. He previously represented the riding of Mississauga—Brampton South from 2004 to 2011.
Navdeep Bains | |
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| Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Registrar General of Canada | |
| In office November 4, 2015 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | James Moore |
| Succeeded by | François-Philipe Champagne |
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Malton | |
| In office October 19, 2015 – September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Iqwinder Gaheer |
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Brampton South | |
| In office June 28, 2004 – May 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Eve Adams |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada | |
| In office October 7, 2005 – November 29, 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Paul DeVillers |
| Succeeded by | Jason Kenney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Navdeep Singh Bains June 16, 1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Brahamjot Bains |
| Residence(s) | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Education | Turner Fenton Secondary School |
| Alma mater | York University (BMS) University of Windsor (MBA) |
| Profession | Accountant, financial analyst and investment banker |
As Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, he held responsibility for overseeing the economic developement and corporate affairs of the Government of Canada, as well as developing and implementing research and development policy aimed at increasing productivity and the quality of life.
Bains unexpectedly retired from politics in January 2021 and joined CIBC as Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking in September 2021. In May 2023, he became the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Rogers Communications, a major telecommunications provider in Canada.