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Wai Young

Community Leader, Business Owner, Member of Parliament

Wai Young’s accomplishments have profoundly impacted many lives through her passionate contributions and leadership in Canada.

As a community leader, Wai has fought for, and founded many significant programs, services, and projects to; improve community safety, create choices for youth-at-risk, provide support for those in need, help newcomers to integrate easier, grow skills for workers, expand our economy, and lower our taxes to make life more affordable.

For over 35 years, Wai worked with all levels of government, not-for-profit and multi-sector stakeholders to build stronger communities, make our neighbourhoods safer, and bring home important and valuable infrastructure, such as:

  • Founded Canada’s longest serving Breakfast/Food program in Strathcona
  • Fought for funding for Youth-At-Risk programs from the National Crime Prevention Centre
  • Funded SUCCESS to expand services from one Chinatown office to service all of metro Vancouver
  • Created & implemented $5B Language Training Program (LINC) across Canada
  • Created & implemented an International Student Safety Program
  • Implemented mandatory minimum sentences for repeat violent offenders
  • Perimeter Security Agreement allowing one approval system for overseas goods traveling between Canada and the US
  • Leveraged $8B in infrastructure investment in Metro Vancouver’s Asia Pacific Gateway, including South Fraser Hwy 17, resulting in increased trade.
  • Negotiated and established North America’s only Renminbi Financial Trading Hub
  • Granted protection to women and children on federal reserves
  • Created and embedded the Women Parliamentarian Round Table at Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum, annual forum for Parliamentarians from 27 nations
  • Designed and hosted Asia Pacific Corridor tour to showcase BC Gateway for trade
  • Reduced Corporate Taxes to attract business investment in Canada
  • Balanced the Federal budget and reduced personal taxes
  • Funded Killarney Senior’s Centre, upgrades to local parks and community spaces
  • Founded Canada’s national agency for 450 immigration settlement service agencies for advocacy and policy development
  • Won rare Federal Cabinet approval to bring a free multilingual TV station (Omni) for newcomers craving 1st language news in metro Vancouver
  • Worked with United Nations on Canada’s International Maternal & Child Health Initiative, oversaw programs in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Ethiopia, Kenya, etc
  • Promoted World Vision programs to stop Human Trafficking and improve Maternal & Child Health Initiatives
  • Chaired the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum 

Born in Hong Kong, Wai and her family immigrated to Canada when she was 4 years old. Wai graduated from the University of BC and is a birth mother of twins and a foster parent to seven children.

After decades of volunteerism and work in government, Wai became the first Conservative MP in Vancouver in over 23 years when she won against the former NDP Premier of BC, Ujjal Dosanjh.

A depth of experience, a passion to build stronger communities, a proven track record of achievements. Wai Young is seeking the nomination for Richmond East-Steveston because a strong Candidate is critical to bring home this important riding to ensure that Pierre Poilievre becomes Canada’s next Prime Minister!

Wai Young’s professional accomplishments have profoundly impacted many lives through her passionate contributions and leadership in Canada. As a community and business leader, Wai has fought for and founded many significant programs and services to improve community safety, grow the economy, and strengthen social and settlement resources.

For over 35 years, Wai has dedicated herself to working and volunteering, and her leadership has resulted in…

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In 2011, Wai Young defeated the former NDP Premier of British Columbia to become the Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, proving herself to be a true winner!

Wai was proud to serve in the Stephen Harper government, which balanced the budget, reduced crime, and grew the economy. As the only Government MP in the City of Vancouver, she championed and brought home over 60 major community projects and initiatives.

She founded the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Tour, bringing together public policy leaders, civil society, and organizations like YVR and Port Metro Vancouver to strengthen Canada’s competitive edge. Wai also championed the Asia-Pacific Gateway Skills Program, helping Canadians make informed career decisions and connect with jobs in international trade. Wai is proud to have brought home North America’s Reminbi Financial Hub to Canada, saving Canadian businesses millions of dollars daily, in unnecessary exchange fees.

Wai Young’s professional accomplishments have profoundly impacted many lives through her passionate contributions and leadership in Canada. As a community and business leader, Wai has fought for and founded many significant programs and services to improve community safety, grow the economy, and strengthen social and settlement resources.

For over 35 years, Wai has dedicated herself to working and volunteering, and her leadership has resulted in…

 

in the lower mainland, including Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where she witnessed the impact of rampant drug use. This spurred her to contribute to the growth of numerous community organizations such as S.U.C.C.E.S.S., the Strathcona Community Centre, the Villa Cathay Care Home, and YWCA Vancouver.

In her role as a First Nations Youth Worker, Wai worked with youth and families in the Downtown Eastside, Her experience there led her to found and chair a Youth at Risk Task Force. Her leadership led to a national multi-million dollar “Youth At Risk” program funded by the National Crime Prevention Centre. Wanting to have direct impact, Wai became a foster mother for 18 years and raised seven children in her home.

As President of the Strathcona Community Centre, Wai recognized that many inner-city children were attending school hungry. She successfully overcame many administrative and funding barriers to establish what is now the longest-running breakfast and food program in Canada.

Wai also supported the creation of Canada’s first Community Garden and expanded the linear park system.

生平

楊蕭慧儀的履歷

社區領袖、企業主、國會議員

楊蕭慧儀的領導能力和成就深刻地影響社群中大部分人的生活及環境。

作為社區領袖,楊蕭慧儀爭取並創立了許多重要的計劃、服務和項目,包括改善社區安全，為邊緣青年創造機會,為有需要的人提供支緩,幫助新移民更容易融入社會,提高工人的技能,振興經濟,並降低我們的稅收,使負擔更為輕省。

在這35年來楊蕭慧儀與各級政府、非營利組織和多部門利益相關者合作,建立更強大的社區,讓我們的社區更安全,並將重要且有價值的基礎設施帶回家,例如：

  • 在華埠士達孔拿社區 (Strathcona) 創立了加拿大服務時間最長的早餐/食品計劃
  • 爭取國家犯罪預防中心為高危險青少年計畫提供資金
  • 資助中僑互助會（SUCCESS）將服務範圍從一個唐人街辦事處擴展到為整個大溫哥華區提供服務
  • 在加拿大各地創建並實施了50億元的語言培訓計劃 (LINC)
  • 創建並實施了國際學生安全計劃
  • 對暴力慣犯實施強制性最低刑罰
  • 週邊安全協議允許對加拿大和美國之間的海外貨物實施統一批准系統
  • 建設投資80億元,包括大溫哥華區的亞太門戶基礎設施（Asia Pacific Gateway）及南菲沙17號高速公路,以達至增加貿易額
  • 商議並成立北美唯一的人民幣金融交易中心
  • 為婦女和兒童提供聯邦儲備保護
  • 在亞太議會論壇（來自 27 個國家的議員的年度論壇）中創立並融合了女議員圓桌會議
  • 設計並主持亞太走廊之旅,展示卑詩省的貿易門戶
  • 降低公司徵稅以吸引加拿大的商業投資
  • 平衡聯邦預算並減少個人徵稅
  • 資助基拉尼（Killarney）老人中心,更新本地公園及社區空間
  • 在加拿大全國建立450個移民定居服務機構,進行宣傳和政策制定
  • 罕有地獲得聯邦內閣批准,為大溫哥華區渴望能獲得第一語言新聞的新移民提供免費的多國語言電視台 (Omni)
  • 與聯合國合作加拿大國際婦幼健康倡議,監督柬埔寨、泰國、寮國、衣索比亞、肯亞等國的項目
  • 推動世界展望會計劃，制止人口販運並改善婦幼健康舉措
  • 主持亞太議會論壇


楊蕭慧儀生於香港,四歲時隨家人移民到加拿大。她畢業於UBC,是一對雙胞胎的親生母親及七個孩子的養母。

經過數十年的志願服務和在政府工作後,楊蕭慧儀擊敗了卑詩省前新民主黨省長Ujjal Dosanjh,成為溫哥華23年來第一位保守黨議員。

憑著豐富的經驗、建立更強大社區的熱忱和傑出的成就, 楊蕭慧儀正在尋求列治文東-史提夫斯頓（Richmond East-Steveston）的提名,因為一個實力強大的候選人對於取得這一重要選區至關重要,以確保博勵治(Pierre Poilievre)能成為加拿大的下一任總理。

Awards Highlights

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient
  • YWCA Woman of Distinction Award Nominee
  • Volunteer of the Year, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
  • Anti-Racism Award, Canadian Federation of Municipalities

Proven. Experienced. Inclusive.

In 2011, Wai Young defeated the former NDP Premier of British Columbia to become the Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, proving herself to be a true winner!

Wai was proud to serve in the Stephen Harper government, which balanced the budget, reduced crime, and grew the economy. As the only Government MP in the City of Vancouver, she championed and brought home over 60 major community projects and initiatives.

She founded the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Tour, bringing together public policy leaders, civil society, and organizations like YVR and Port Metro Vancouver to strengthen Canada’s competitive edge. Wai also championed the Asia-Pacific Gateway Skills Program, helping Canadians make informed career decisions and connect with jobs in international trade. Wai is proud to have brought home North America’s Reminbi Financial Hub to Canada, saving Canadian businesses millions of dollars daily, in unnecessary exchange fees.

Project Highlights for Wai include:

  • Killarney Seniors Centre: A 10,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility providing seniors in South Vancouver, Marpole, and Richmond with essential programs and support services. Wai brought home the funding for this project.

  • Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: This redevelopment project included new seniors’ housing with a rooftop garden, a childcare centre, and an expanded community centre.

  • Supportive Community Housing: Projects such as 1249 Howe Street and the YWCA Cause We Care House provide housing and vital community services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Fare gates on SkyTrain: were installed throughout the network to update the system and improve fiscal operations.

  • Funding to drive economic growth and foreign investment for wireless small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s).

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Parliamentary Experience

  • A Former Member of Parliament with exceptional government experience, Wai can fight for you on Day One in Ottawa!
  • Wai will work immediately on important Richmond East-Steveston issues and bring home the support we need for a better community.
  • Wai served on 6 Parliamentary Committees, including Public Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure, Government Operations, Status of Women and others, where she delivered on critical issues the South Fraser Perimeter Rd (Hwy 17) connecting Richmond to Delta and Surrey.

A Safer Community

    • Wai is an experienced community advocate who knows how to get things done and has delivered new legislation and funding for over hundreds of community projects as a community leader and as a Member of Parliament.
    • Wai supported tough-on-crime legislation that sent repeat violent offenders to jail. She also drafted Bill C-369, An Act to protect critical infrastructure from extremist activists who harm vulnerable infrastructure in our communities such as cell towers, power plants, roads & bridges that keep us safe.
    • Wai Young will continue to advocate for safe communities and defend against radical drug activists in our neighbourhoods with Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister.

Proven Track Record

  • Community Involvement: Wai has dedicated her life to volunteering and service. She has witnessed how a free drug policy has devastated lives, families and communities in the Downtown Eastside, and will fight to protect Richmond.
  • Wai has also fought for and delivered solutions: Canada’s longest serving breakfast program, services and supports for At-Risk Youth, a Foster Parent Training Program, the expansion of settlement integration programs & agencies such as SUCCESS in Richmond.
  • Delivering for Constituents: Wai delivered investments in over 60 community infrastructure projects including; faregates, neighbourhood houses, local parks & community centres, supportive housing, employment & skills programs at the Salvation Army, Wavefront and the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Program.