Anne Kang


Anne Kang is a Canadian politician serving in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake since 2017. Prior to her election, Kang served as a City Councillor in Burnaby for three terms. On January 22, 2020, Premier John Horgan announced that she will take on the role of Minister of Citizens' Services.

Early life and education

Kang immigrated from Taiwan to Canada as a child in 1986, and has called Burnaby home ever since. She grew up in the Deer Lake neighbourhood, and graduated from David Thompson Secondary School with Honours in the Math & Science Program.
Kang was educated at the University of British Columbia, completing a Bachelors of Music, a Bachelors of Education, a Diploma in Special Education of those with Learning Disabilities, and a Master's degree in Special Education of Gifted & Creative Learners. In addition to this, Kang has also completed Montessori certification. She then served as an elementary school music teacher, special education & resource teacher, and classroom teach in Burnaby.
Kang has stated that her personal interests are in the areas of environment, social sustainability, youth and young adults, and immigration.

Community involvement

Kang has volunteered, and held positions with a number of not-for-profit and community organizations. These include:
In recognition of her community involvement, she was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Kang has stated that one of her hopes is that her community involvement has inspired civic engagement and volunteerism in others.
Kang has also spoken about her challenges with stuttering, and the need to end the stigmatization of those with the condition.

Municipal politics (2008-2017)

Kang was first elected to office in 2008 as a Councillor on Burnaby City Council. She won re-election twice, serving as Councillor for a total of three terms.
As a city councillor, Kang served the community of Burnaby through several sub-roles such as
Kang also led environmental initiatives and infrastructure projects while on Council - fostering the development of a food scrap recycling program, and planning the renovation and restructuring of the city's main library.
Effective June 27, 2017, Kang was on unpaid leave from her position as Burnaby City councillor due to her recent election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Her vacant position on Burnaby City Council was left vacant until the 2018 municipal election.

Provincial politics (2017-present)

Kang was elected as MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in the 2017 Provincial Election. She succeeds Kathy Corrigan, wife of Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan.
Kang is one of the first three Taiwanese-Canadians to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Kang is a member of the New Democratic Party of British Columbia. She currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors within the Government of British Columbia.

Electoral record