Sarah Ghalem
Dorval,QC
Summary
Parliamentary Assistant with a focus on international relations and diplomacy, underpinned by a solid academic background in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies. Expertise in addressing the complexities of the Middle East and North Africa, crucial to global stability and strategic interests. Supports the Minister in formulating policies that resonate with Canadian values and respond to international challenges. Committed to enhancing diplomatic efforts in a globalized context.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Foreign
House of common
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted policy research to support Minister in legislative initiatives and diplomatic engagements.
- Coordinated briefings and communications to enhance stakeholder relations.
- Served as liaison between Minister’s parliamentary office and constituency office, ensuring cohesive operations.
Constituency Assistant
House of Common
Montreal, Quebec
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Resolved complex immigration issues for constituents by liaising with IRCC and federal departments.
- Provided assistance with visas, permanent residency, and citizenship-related casework.
- Coordinated community events, town halls, and outreach initiatives focused on immigration and foreign affairs.
- Established strong relationships with local stakeholders and advocacy organizations to enhance collaboration.
- Maintained alignment on priorities and messaging between riding office and minister’s parliamentary team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
McGill University
Montreal, QC05-2023
Skills
- Policy research and analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event coordination
- Crisis management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Cultural competency
- Strategic communication
- Legislative analysis
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited
Affiliations
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA) politics
- Passion for discovering new places and traditions
- Baking and home cooking
- Support the promotion of Algerian heritage in Montreal and beyond through mentorship and engagement with the Algerian Student Association at McGill.
Custom
Core Campaign Team Member – 2025 Federal Election, Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Campaign for Mélanie Joly, Liberal Party of Canada
Date: 2025
- Contributed to the campaign’s success, with Mélanie Joly securing 60.8% of the vote, her best-ever result.
- Organized and executed high-visibility events in the riding to increase local presence and engagement.
- Led volunteer recruitment, coordination, and management, ensuring a motivated and effective campaign team.
- Developed and implemented a localized engagement strategy in alignment with the national Liberal platform.
- Directly supported the candidate by managing daily logistics, including staff scheduling and event planning.
- Fostered relationships with key local stakeholders, enhancing community support for the campaign.
- Produced daily early-morning press reviews to ensure the candidate and team were well-informed and prepared.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Foreign
House of common
09.2024 - Current
Constituency Assistant
House of Common
05.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
McGill University
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