Sima Acan

Ilgit Sima Acan is a Canadian politician from the Liberal Party of Canada. She was elected Member of Parliament for Oakville West in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Acan is the first Canadian of Turkish descent elected to the House of Commons, and is a former president of the Federation of Canadian Turkish Associations.

Early life and career Acan was born in Ankara, Turkey in 1979. While she was president, the group released a 2023 statement in which the Armenian genocide was denied. When questioned about her role by The Hill Times in May 2025, Acan released a statement that she was not involved in the drafting of the statement and supported the Canadian government's Armenian genocide recognition.

Acan owns a robotics company in Oakville, Ontario. On November 13, 2024, Acan was acclaimed as the Liberal Party candidate for Oakville West in the 2025 federal election, making her the first ever female Turkish-Canadian candidate. She was elected on April 28, 2025 with an over 8% lead. The victory made her the first Member of Parliament of Turkish descent.

Personal life Acan lives in Oakville with her husband and two children.

Electoral results