Ahmed Hussen

Ahmed Hussen is a Canadian politician and lawyer who presently serves as Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development.

Hussen is associated with the Liberal Party. He has served as a member of Parliament for the Toronto area, the riding of York South—Weston since the 2015 federal election. Ahmed is the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons and hold a federal Cabinet position.

Ahmed Hussen’s family. Everything To Know About Canadian Lawyer And Politician

Ahmed Hussen, born and raised in Mogadishu, Somalia, has five siblings and parents. There are no details on the names of them, but his father was a long-distance trucker. Talking further on the family, he has a beautiful wife and three sons.

Moreover, Hessen’s family left Mogadishu after the Somali Civil War and moved to Kenya. After two years of moving from Mogadishu, he flew to Hamilton to his cousin and later moved to Toronto in 1994. He learned his English with his cousin.

Ahmed’s bio is available on Wikipedia, where there is information about his early life, struggle and, political career. 

Who Is Ahmed Hussen’s Wife?

Ahmed Hussen is married to a Beautiful lady, Ebyan Farah, on July 20, 2008. Ebyan is also a Somalian- Canadian refugee. This couple has three sons together named Salim and Zakar. 

Hussein’s wife Ebyan is active on Instagram with over 1390 followers under the username @ebyanf.

Top 10 Facts About Ahmed Hussen.

1. Talking about the current office Ahmed Hussen is Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development since 2019.
2. Ahmed was first elected in 2015 to represent the riding of York South – Weston.
3. Discussing his educational Background, Hussen earned a BA in History from York University in 2002 and gained his law’s degree from the University of Ottawa.
4. He passed his bar exam in September 2012, specializing in the practice of immigration and criminal law.
5. Hussen started his career in public service and politics in 2001.
6. He was the program’s founding director of the Canadian Somali Congress, and Canadian International Peace Project partnered with the Global Enrichment Foundation for the Somali Women Scholarship Program in May 2010.
7. From pouring coffee to being the country’s one of the most potent leaders, Hussen is the first Somali-Canadian politician to be elected to the House of Common.
8. Talking about social media, Hussen is available on Twitter, Instagram, YoutTube, and Facebook.
9. Hussen was awarded the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards in 2017.
10. He was also given a Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee medal.