Aslam Rana is a Canadian politician and engineer who was elected as the member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre in the 2025 federal election as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. His election ended more than twenty years of New Democratic Party representation in the riding.
Early and personal life Rana immigrated to Canada from Pakistan in 2003. He is a civil engineer and holds a master's degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Prior to his election, Rana lived in Mississauga, Ontario. He is the father of five children.
Political career Rana was one of three new Members of Parliament elected in Hamilton, Ontario in the 2025 election. His victory was notable as it represented the loss of a longtime NDP stronghold, previously held by MPs Matthew Green and David Christopherson. During his campaign, he received support from Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visited Hamilton Centre twice.
Following his election, Rana stated that he would focus on housing and infrastructure in the riding.
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