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Rahim Jaffer | |
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| Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Strathcona | |
| In office June 2, 1997 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Hanrahan |
| Succeeded by | Linda Duncan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rahim Nizar Jaffer December 15, 1971 Kampala, Uganda |
| Political party | Conservative (2003–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1997–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
| Spouse | Helena Guergis |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
Rahim Nizar Jaffer (Urdu: رحيم جعفر; born December 15, 1971) is a former Canadian politician. He served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton—Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He was the first Muslim elected to the Canadian Parliament. Jaffer became embroiled in a national controversy in 2010 after he appeared to receive "a break" from the justice system after being charged with drunk driving and possession of cocaine.[1]
- ^ "Special treatment? Jaffer's drunk driving charges dropped". CBC News. 10 March 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2015.