Marci Ien PC MP (born July 29, 1969[citation needed]) is a Canadian politician serving as the minister for women and gender equality and youth since October 26, 2021.

Her father, Joel Ien, had come to Canada in the late 1960s to attend university and went on to a career in education as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent in Toronto.

[1] Her 2020 book Off Script: Living Out Loud chronicles her life growing up in Toronto, working as a journalist, and deciding to enter politics.

On September 17, 2020, Ien was announced as the Liberal Party of Canada's candidate in Toronto Centre for a by-election to fill the seat vacated by former Finance Minister Bill Morneau's resignation.

[9] Ien was re-elected on September 20, 2021 with increased support,[10][11] and appointed to Cabinet as Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth on October 26, 2021.