Lord, we ask that you would give Mrs. Kwan all the resources necessary to perform her job efficiently and well. Use her many abilities to fulfill the objectives you had when you placed her in this very responsible position. Bless her with wisdom and give her favour with those who would enable her to do her job with integrity and compassion. Thank you for her willingness to serve and her sacrifice of time and effort for the benefit of the citizens of Vancouver- Mt. Pleasant. Amen.
Jenny Kwan was first elected as the MLA for Vancouver - Mount Pleasant in 1996, becoming one of the first Chinese-Canadians to sit in BC's Legislative Assembly and the first Chinese Canadian Cabinet Minister in the history of B.C. She was re-elected in 2001, 2005 and again on May 12, 2009.
Born in Hong Kong, Jenny Wai Ching Kwan immigrated to Canada with her family when she was nine years old. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) from Simon Fraser University. Jenny began working as a community legal advocate in the Downtown Eastside shortly after graduation.
In 1998 Jenny was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs, becoming BC's first Chinese-Canadian cabinet minister. Jenny also served as Minister of Women's Equality and Minister of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers and was the provincial government’s lead person in developing the Vancouver Agreement.
Jenny's work in the areas of women's rights, community development, housing and anti-poverty advocacy has earned her a well-deserved reputation as a committed social activist who has made principle her priority.
Jenny is married and lives in East Vancouver with her husband, daughter, son and stepson
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