Kenny Chiu

Kenny Chiu MP (Chinese: 趙錦榮; born 1965) is a Canadian former politician who was elected to represent the riding of Steveston—Richmond East in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 federal election.[2]

Kenny Chiu
MP
Shadow Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Youth
In office
September 7, 2020 – September 20, 2021
LeaderErin O'Toole
ShadowingBardish Chagger
Preceded byPosition established
Member of Parliament
for Steveston—Richmond East
In office
October 21, 2019 – August 15, 2021
Preceded byJoe Peschisolido
Succeeded byParm Bains
Personal details
Born1965 (age 57–58)
British Hong Kong
Political partyConservative
ResidenceRichmond, British Columbia[1]
ProfessionSoftware engineer
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese趙錦榮
Simplified Chinese赵锦荣

Chiu immigrated to Canada in 1982 from Hong Kong,[3] and studied computer science at the University of Saskatchewan. In 2011, he was elected as a Richmond school board trustee.[4] He ran in the 2015 federal election for Steveston—Richmond East[5] and was defeated by Joe Peschisolido.[6] He ran again in 2019, this time defeating Peschisolido.

He lost to Liberal candidate, Parm Bains, at the 2021 federal election.[7] He was an outspoken critic of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent and protest in Hong Kong, which may have led to a disinformation campaign against him contributing to his defeat.[8][9]

Electoral record
2021 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalParm Bains16,54342.47+7.36$107,393.91
ConservativeKenny Chiu13,06633.55–8.11$88,909.23
New DemocraticJack Trovato7,52519.32+4.25$9,430.58
People'sJennifer Singh9552.45–$2,482.99
GreenFrançoise Raunet8602.21–4.87none listed
Total valid votes/expense limits 38,949100.00–$108,448.59
Total rejected ballots 3630.92–0.10
Turnout 39,31252.77–4.17
Eligible voters 74,503
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +7.74
Source: Elections Canada[10][11][12]
2019 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeKenny Chiu17,47841.66+3.19$98,603.15
LiberalJoe Peschisolido14,73135.11-9.97none listed
New DemocraticJaeden Dela Torre6,32115.07+2.93$2,143.97
GreenNicole Iaci2,9727.08+3.41none listed
IndependentPing Chan4491.07–none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 41,95198.98 – 105,107.07
Total rejected ballots 4311.02–
Turnout 42,38256.94–
Eligible voters 74,428
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +6.58
Source: Elections Canada[13][14][15]
2015 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalJoe Peschisolido19,48645.08+26.48$76,684.16
ConservativeKenny Chiu16,63038.47-15.44$152,116.66
New DemocraticScott Stewart5,24812.14-10.68$12,292.51
GreenLaura-Leah Shaw1,5873.67-0.46$1,891.69
LibertarianMatthew Swanston2740.63––
Total valid votes/expense limit 43,22599.34 $204,726.35
Total rejected ballots 2870.66–
Turnout 43,51260.25–
Eligible voters 72,225
Liberal notional gain from Conservative Swing +20.96
Source: Elections Canada[16][17]

References
  1. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. Chan, Cheryl (October 21, 2019). "Conservative Kenny Chiu defeats Liberal incumbent Joe Peschisolido in Steveston-Richmond East". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. "新科國會議員趙錦榮 做好準備迎接新挑戰" (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. Campbell, Alan (November 19, 2011). "School board election dominated by Richmond First". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  5. Wood, Graeme (June 11, 2014). "Trustee throws hat in federal ring". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  6. Azpiri, Jon (October 19, 2015). "Liberal Joe Peschisolido elected in Steveston-Richmond East". Global News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  7. Blackwell, Tom. "Defeated Conservative MP fears attacks by pro-Beijing forces swung votes against him". National Post. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  8. Chase, Steven (7 January 2022). "Disinformation campaign against former MP Kenny Chiu a disturbing precedent, researchers say". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  9. Onishi, Norimitsu (2023-07-15). "Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  10. "Election Night Results — Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  11. Canada, Elections. "Final Election Expenses Limits for Candidates — 44th Canadian Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  12. "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  13. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  14. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  15. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  16. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Steveston—Richmond East, 30 September 2015
  17. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates


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