Rachel Bendayan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Rachel Bendayan born?May 10, 1980
2. Where was Rachel Bendayan born?Canada
3. What was Rachel Bendayan's job?Lawyer
4. What is the first election attempt?2015 federal election for Outremont
5. What is the elected to house of commons?February 25, 2019 (by-election)
6. Who is Rachel Bendayan?Rachel Bendayan is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and was Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

Federal Politics: The system of government and political activities at the national level of a country.
House of Commons: The primary legislative body of the Canadian Parliament, where elected Members of Parliament debate and vote on laws.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: The department of the Canadian government responsible for immigration, refugees, and citizenship matters.