16 Facts About Anne Kang

Anne Kang is a Taiwanese-born Canadian politician who has represented the electoral district of Burnaby-Deer Lake in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2017.

Anne Kang completed her post-secondary education at the University of British Columbia, receiving a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Education, and Diploma in Special Education.

Anne Kang has received a Master's Degree in Special Education and completed two levels of Montessori Certification.

Anne Kang continued to further her education, obtaining certificates in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard University, and certificates in Change Leadership, and Financial Accounting, both from Cornell University.

Anne Kang has volunteered, and held positions with a number of not-for-profit and community organizations.

Anne Kang has spoken about her challenges with stuttering, and the need to end the stigmatization of those with the condition.

Anne Kang first ran for office in the 2008 municipal election as a candidate for the Burnaby Citizens Association, and was elected as a councillor on Burnaby City Council.

Anne Kang won re-election twice, serving as councillor for a total of three terms.

Anne Kang 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, Anne Kang was on unpaid leave from her position as Burnaby city councillor due to her recent election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Anne Kang was acclaimed as the NDP's candidate for the riding in May 2016, then won the seat in the 2017 provincial election.

Anne Kang is among the first three Taiwanese-Canadians to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, alongside fellow New Democrats Katrina Chen and Bowinn Ma.

Anne Kang was named Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors within the Government of British Columbia in July 2017, additionally serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism as of July 2019.

Anne Kang was appointed Minister of Citizens' Services in January 2020.

Anne Kang won re-election as MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in the 2020 provincial election, and was named Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training in November 2020.

Anne Kang was named Minister of Municipal Affairs in the Eby ministry on December 7,2022.