Sean Simon Andrew Fraser (born June 1, 1984) is a Canadian politician who has served as the minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship since October 26, 2021. A member of the

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, Fraser has represented the riding of

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in the House of Commons of Canada since the 2015 federal election.

Early life and education

Raised in Merigomish in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Fraser earned a

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degree at

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in 2006. He then studied law at

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and at Leiden University in the

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, graduating in 2009.

Legal career

He spent three years working in

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as an associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, and also did work related to the ''Promotion of Access to Information Act'' for a NGO in

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Awards

Fraser was selected as "Best Orator" and was a finalist for "Rising Star" during Macleans 12th annual Parliamentarians of the Year award.

Electoral record

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fraser, Sean 1984 births Schulich School of Law alumni Leiden University alumni Liberal Party of Canada MPs Living people Members of the 29th Canadian Ministry Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada People from Antigonish, Nova Scotia St. Francis Xavier University alumni 21st-century Canadian politicians