Vijay Thanikasalam, a native of Valvettithure village in Jaffna, has assumed the position of Transport Minister in Ontario, Canada, marking a significant milestone in his career. Having moved to Canada for employment 11 years ago, Thanikasalam has steadily climbed the political ladder.
Prior to his appointment as Transport Minister, Vijay Thanikasalam served as a member of the Provincial Council of Ontario, Canada.
At the age of 45, Vijay Thanikasalam emigrated to Canada over a decade ago, where he later married a Tamil woman who held Canadian citizenship.
Beyond his professional life, Thanikasalam has actively engaged in political activities in the state of Ontario, following his acquisition of Canadian citizenship.
Remarkably, most members of Vijay Thanikasalam’s immediate family have also relocated to Canada, leaving behind their original ties to the Valvettithure area of Jaffna.
