Majid Jowhari
Majid Jowhari | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill | |
| In office October 19, 2015 – March 23, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Costas Menegakis |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Ho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1960 Yusef Abad, Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University York University |
| Profession | Consultant, former engineer |
Majid Jowhari (Persian: مجید جوهری, born October 24, 1960) is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament for the electoral district of Richmond Hill in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He is a member of the Liberal Party. He was the first federal nominee and candidate of Iranian heritage. Jowhari was the first Iranian-born Canadian member of Parliament of Iranian heritage. Jowhari is one of the first two Iranian-Canadian members of parliament, with the other being Ali Ehsassi.