Minister Alghabra was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre in 2015, and also served as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Erindale from 2006 to 2008. He has served as Minister of Transport since January 2021.

Minister Alghabra also served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of International Trade Diversification, before becoming Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs in 2019.

A longtime community activist, Minister Alghabra is passionate about his involvement with organisations like Youth Troopers for Global Awareness. He was a member of the community editorial board of the Toronto Star, where he authored columns on a wide range of issues. Among his many activities, Minister Alghabra has worked tirelessly to support initiatives that empower new Canadians through social and economic integration.

He has worked in various roles with General Electric Canada, Enbala Power, and the Ontario Energy Board.

A mechanical engineer by trade, Minister Alghabra holds a Master of Business Administration and was a Distinguished Visiting Fellow with the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Ryerson University.