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Kenny Chiu (Chinese:趙錦榮; born 1964 or 1965) is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Steveston—Richmond East in the House of Commons of Canada from 2019 to 2021 as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Background and family

Born in Hong Kong,[1] Chiu moved to Canada in 1982, finishing grade 12 in Winnipeg.[2][3] He then studied computer science at the University of Saskatchewan,[4] graduating with a bachelor of science degree in 1987 before returning to Hong Kong.[2] He moved back to Canada in 1989 with his parents on a permanent resident visa, first settling in Saskatoon where he found work as a software engineer, then relocating to Richmond, British Columbia in 1992.[2][5]

Chiu is married and has two daughters.[6]

Political career

Chiu joined the Reform Party of Canada in the late 1990s, serving as financial secretary for the party's Richmond riding association.[2] The Reform Party became the Canadian Alliance in 2000, and Chiu served during that year's federal election as communication director for Joe Peschisolido, the Alliance's candidate in Richmond;[2] Peschisolido went on to win the riding.

He was elected in the 2011 municipal election as a candidate with the Richmond Independent Team of Electors, serving one term as a Richmond School District trustee until 2014.[2][7]

Chiu fue aclamado como el candidato conservador en las elecciones federales de 2015 para la recién creada circunscripción de Steveston—Richmond Este ; [ 2 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] perdió ante Peschisolido, quien se cambió al Partido Liberal en 2002. [ 10 ] Volvió a presentarse en las elecciones de 2019 , esta vez derrotando a Peschisolido, [ 6 ] y fue nombrado Ministro en la Sombra de Diversidad, Inclusión y Juventud en septiembre de 2020. [ 11 ]

En las elecciones federales de 2021 , Chiu perdió ante el candidato liberal Parm Bains . [ 12 ] Chiu fue un crítico abierto de la represión de Beijing contra la disidencia y la protesta en Hong Kong, lo que llevó a una campaña de desinformación patrocinada por el Estado en su contra que contribuyó a su derrota. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] Un informe de Asuntos Globales Canadá afirmó que Chiu fue blanco de cuentas de redes sociales controladas por el Servicio de Noticias de China . [ 16 ] Posteriormente buscó la nominación conservadora para Richmond East—Steveston en las elecciones federales de 2025 , [ 17 ] pero no tuvo éxito. [ 18 ]

historial electoral

References

  1. 12Jouan, Hélène (June 19, 2023). "Vancouver's Chinese community is closely watched by Beijing". Le Monde. Vancouver, British Columbia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.(subscription required)
  2. 1234567"Stage 1 Interview Summary: Kenny Chiu"(PDF). Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ↑新科國會議員趙錦榮 做好準備迎接新挑戰[Incoming MP Kenny Chiu prepares to meet new challenges] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  4. ↑"Candidate for School Trustee - Kenny CHIU". Richmond News. Richmond, British Columbia. November 17, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  5. ↑Wood, Graeme (September 12, 2014). "Chiu to lead federal Conservative Party in Steveston-Richmond East riding in 2015". Richmond News. Richmond, British Columbia. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  6. 12Chan, Cheryl (October 21, 2019). "Conservative Kenny Chiu defeats Liberal incumbent Joe Peschisolido in Steveston-Richmond East". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. ↑Campbell, Alan (November 19, 2011). "School board election dominated by Richmond First". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  8. ↑Wood, Graeme (June 11, 2014). "Trustee throws hat in federal ring". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  9. ↑Wood, Graeme (September 12, 2014). "Chiu to lead federal Conservative Party in Steveston-Richmond East riding in 2015". Richmond News. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  10. ↑Azpiri, Jon (October 19, 2015). "Liberal Joe Peschisolido elected in Steveston-Richmond East". Global News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  11. ↑"Profile - Chiu, Kenny". Library of Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  12. ↑Blackwell, Tom. "Defeated Conservative MP fears attacks by pro-Beijing forces swung votes against him". National Post. Retrieved September 23, 2021.(subscription required)
  13. ↑Chase, Steven (January 7, 2022). "Disinformation campaign against former MP Kenny Chiu a disturbing precedent, researchers say". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 7, 2022.(subscription required)
  14. ↑Onishi, Norimitsu (July 15, 2023). "Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  15. ↑Onishi, Norimitsu (April 4, 2024). "Canadian Politicians Were Targeted by China in 2021, Report Says". The New York Times. Retrieved April 3, 2024.(subscription required)
  16. ↑Wood, Graeme (April 3, 2024). "Chinese Communist Party-linked media targeted B.C. MP, inquiry hears". Richmond News. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  17. ↑【聯邦大選前哨戰】列治文史蒂夫斯頓選區 趙錦榮和楊蕭慧儀競爭保守黨提名[Leading up to the federal election: Kenny Chiu and Wai Young compete for Conservative nomination in Richmond East-Steveston] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. December 15, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  18. ↑【2025聯邦大選】區澤光及西格爾獲保守黨提名競逐列治文兩選區[2025 federal election: Chak Au and Zach Segal nominated by Conservative Party to contest two Richmond ridings] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. March 26, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  19. ↑"Election Night Results — Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  20. ↑Canada, Elections. "Final Election Expenses Limits for Candidates — 44th Canadian Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  21. ↑"Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  22. ↑"List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  23. ↑"Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  24. ↑Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  25. ↑Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Steveston—Richmond East, 30 September 2015
  26. ↑Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  • Kenny Chiu – Parliament of Canada biography