Ya'ara Saks

Ya'ara Saks, born on March ninth, nineteen seventy-three, is a prominent Canadian politician and business executive. She made her mark in the political arena as the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, showcasing her commitment to public service and health advocacy.

Her political journey began when she was elected to the House of Commons of Canada during a by-election on October twenty-six, twenty-twenty, following the resignation of Michael Levitt. Saks quickly established herself as a dedicated representative for the riding of York Centre, serving as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.

In the subsequent federal election held on September twentieth, twenty twenty-one, she successfully retained her seat, further solidifying her influence in Canadian politics. However, her tenure faced a significant challenge in the twenty twenty-five Canadian federal election, where she became the only sitting Liberal MP in Toronto to be defeated.