Sukh Dhaliwal
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Sukh Dhaliwal worked as a professional engineer and land surveyor. He was reportedly the co-founder and president of a successful engineering and land surveying company, Dhaliwal & Associates Land Surveying Inc. He has also been linked to a company called Genco Consultants Inc., which he operated with his wife.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2012, while he was not a sitting Member of Parliament, Sukh Dhaliwal and his wife were charged under the Income Tax Act. The charges related to failing to file corporate tax returns for their company, Genco Consultants Inc. This situation raised questions about the management of his business interests while he was previously in public office and as he sought to return.
Public Controversies
Sukh Dhaliwal faced a significant public controversy related to tax evasion. In 2013, he pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to file tax returns for his company and was fined. The charges stemmed from his time as a private citizen between his terms in office. Separately, his 2014 Liberal nomination contest in the Surrey—Newton riding was reportedly subject to controversy. There were allegations from rival candidates about irregularities, including claims that membership forms were not filled out properly by the individuals who signed them.
Where Sukh falls on key policy spectrums
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People & Society
How We're Governed
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Sukh Dhaliwal won with 20,263 votes (49.5%)
Total votes cast: 40,975
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