Kenny Chiu

Kenny Chiu
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
Born1964 or 1965 (age 60–61)
British Hong Kong
PartyConservative
Children2
ProfessionSoftware engineer
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese趙錦榮
Simplified Chinese赵锦荣
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Jǐnróng
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationJiuh Gám-wìhng
JyutpingZiu6 Gam2-wing4

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

Chiu was born in 1964 or 1965.[1] He immigrated to Canada in 1982 from Hong Kong,[2] and studied computer science at the University of Saskatchewan.[3] Prior to entering politics, Chiu worked as a software engineer.[4]

In 2011, Chiu was elected as a Richmond school board trustee.[5]

Political career

Chiu ran as the Conservative candidate in the 2015 federal election for the riding of Steveston—Richmond East[6] and was defeated by the Liberal candidate, Joe Peschisolido.[7] He ran again in the 2019 election, this time defeating Peschisolido.[8]

In the 2021 federal election, Chiu lost to the Liberal candidate, Parm Bains.[9] He was an outspoken critic of Beijing’s crackdown on dissent and protest in Hong Kong, which led to a state-sponsored disinformation campaign against him contributing to his defeat.[10][11][12] A report by Global Affairs Canada stated that Chiu was targeted by social media accounts controlled by the China News Service.[13]

Personal life

Chiu is married and has two daughters.[8]

Electoral record

2021 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Parm Bains 16,543 42.47 +7.36 $107,393.91
Conservative Kenny Chiu 13,066 33.55 –8.11 $88,909.23
New Democratic Jack Trovato 7,525 19.32 +4.25 $9,430.58
People's Jennifer Singh 955 2.45 – $2,482.99
Green Françoise Raunet 860 2.21 –4.87 none listed
Total valid votes/expense limits 38,949 100.00 – $108,448.59
Total rejected ballots 363 0.92 –0.10
Turnout 39,312 52.77 –4.17
Eligible voters 74,503
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +7.74
Source: Elections Canada[14][15][16]
2019 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Conservative Kenny Chiu 17,478 41.66 +3.19 $98,603.15
Liberal Joe Peschisolido 14,731 35.11 -9.97 none listed
New Democratic Jaeden Dela Torre 6,321 15.07 +2.93 $2,143.97
Green Nicole Iaci 2,972 7.08 +3.41 none listed
Independent Ping Chan 449 1.07 – none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 41,951 98.98 – 105,107.07
Total rejected ballots 431 1.02 –
Turnout 42,382 56.94 –
Eligible voters 74,428
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +6.58
Source: Elections Canada[17][18][19]
2015 Canadian federal election: Steveston—Richmond East
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Joe Peschisolido 19,486 45.08 +26.48 $76,684.16
Conservative Kenny Chiu 16,630 38.47 -15.44 $152,116.66
New Democratic Scott Stewart 5,248 12.14 -10.68 $12,292.51
Green Laura-Leah Shaw 1,587 3.67 -0.46 $1,891.69
Libertarian Matthew Swanston 274 0.63 – –
Total valid votes/expense limit 43,225 99.34   $204,726.35
Total rejected ballots 287 0.66 –
Turnout 43,512 60.25 –
Eligible voters 72,225
Liberal notional gain from Conservative Swing +20.96
Source: Elections Canada[20][21]

References

  1. ^ Jouan, 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. ^ "新科國會議員趙錦榮 做好準備迎接新挑戰" (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Candidate for School Trustee - Kenny CHIU". Richmond News. Richmond, Ontario. November 17, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Campbell, Alan (November 19, 2011). "School board election dominated by Richmond First". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  6. ^ Wood, Graeme (June 11, 2014). "Trustee throws hat in federal ring". Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  7. ^ Azpiri, Jon (October 19, 2015). "Liberal Joe Peschisolido elected in Steveston-Richmond East". Global News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Chan, Cheryl (October 21, 2019). "Conservative Kenny Chiu defeats Liberal incumbent Joe Peschisolido in Steveston-Richmond East". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  9. ^ Blackwell, Tom. "Defeated Conservative MP fears attacks by pro-Beijing forces swung votes against him". National Post. Retrieved September 23, 2021.(subscription required)
  10. ^ 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)
  11. ^ Onishi, Norimitsu (July 15, 2023). "Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  12. ^ 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)
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Election Night Results — Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  15. ^ Canada, Elections. "Final Election Expenses Limits for Candidates — 44th Canadian Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Candidate Campaign Returns". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  17. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  20. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Steveston—Richmond East, 30 September 2015
  21. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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