Simmer Anand

Simmer Anand was born, raised and educated in technology rich Waterloo, Ontario. He graduated with an Academic Gold Medal from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied Political Science and Law. During his tenure at Laurier, Simmer was actively involved with a number of campus clubs, including the Laurier Political Science Association and the WLU Debating Society. Simmer also maintained paid positions as an instructional assistant in the Political Science Department, Research Assistant studying Native Self-Government in the Northwest Territories and Conference Coordinator for the CPSA’s annual conference in 2011.

Aside from his academic life, Simmer continues to spearhead efforts in Waterloo region to raise awareness and funds for cancer. Since 2006, the group that Simmer founded (Waterloo Youth Cancer Foundation) has organized over two dozen large scale cancer fundraisers across Ontario. Examples of past events include club nights, marathons, city wide carwashes and sporting events. In recognition of his commitment to cancer research and treatment initiatives, Simmer has been featured in major newspapers and awarded by the City of Waterloo. In his spare time, Simmer enjoys cooking, watching live plays, attending art shows, and playing sports. Simmer is grateful for the opportunity to spend a year at Queen’s Park, learning hands-on about the legislative process and how policy is developed.