# Rahim Jaffer

> Rahim Nizar Jaffer is a Canadian politician. He served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton - Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He was the first Muslim elected to the Canadian Parliament. Jaffer became embroiled in a national controversy in 2010 after he appeared to receive "a break" from the justice system after being charged with drunk driving and possession of cocaine.

*Canadian politician*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** Canada
- **Born:** 1971
- **Status:** living
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Rahim Nizar Jaffer is a Canadian politician. He served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton - Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He was the first Muslim elected to the Canadian Parliament. Jaffer became embroiled in a national controversy in 2010 after he appeared to receive "a break" from the justice system after being charged with drunk driving and possession of cocaine.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 44.2
- **Momentum:** 15.0

## Sources
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- [راهيم چافير](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%85_%DA%86%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3417573)

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