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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 and family

Born in Hong Kong,[1] Chiu moved to Canada in 1982, finishing grade 12 in Winnipeg.[2][3] He then studied computer science at the University of Saskatchewan,[4] graduating with a bachelor of science degree in 1987 before returning to Hong Kong.[2] He moved back to Canada in 1989 with his parents on a permanent resident visa, first settling in Saskatoon where he found work as a software engineer, then relocating to Richmond, British Columbia in 1992.[2][5]

Chiu is married and has two daughters.[6]

Political career

Chiu joined the Reform Party of Canada in the late 1990s, serving as financial secretary for the party’s Richmond riding association.[2] The Reform Party became the Canadian Alliance in 2000, and Chiu served during that year’s federal election as communication director for Joe Peschisolido, the Alliance’s candidate in Richmond;[2] Peschisolido went on to win the riding.

He was elected in the 2011 municipal election as a candidate with the Richmond Independent Team of Electors, serving one term as a Richmond School District trustee until 2014.[2][7]

Chiu was acclaimed as the Conservative candidate in the 2015 federal election for the newly established riding of Steveston—Richmond East;[2][8][9] he lost to Peschisolido, who switched to the Liberal Party in 2002.[10] He ran again in the 2019 election, this time defeating Peschisolido,[6] and was named Shadow Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Youth in September 2020.[11]

In the 2021 federal election, Chiu lost to Liberal candidate Parm Bains.[12] Chiu 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.[13][14][15] A report by Global Affairs Canada stated that Chiu was targeted by social media accounts controlled by the China News Service.[16] He subsequently sought the Conservative nomination for Richmond East—Steveston in the 2025 federal election,[17] but was unsuccessful.[18]

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[19][20][21]
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[22][23][24]
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[25][26]

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c d e f g “Stage 1 Interview Summary: Kenny Chiu” (PDF). Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ^ 新科國會議員趙錦榮 做好準備迎接新挑戰 [Incoming MP Kenny Chiu prepares to meet new challenges] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  4. ^ “Candidate for School Trustee – Kenny CHIU”. Richmond News. Richmond, British Columbia. November 17, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Campbell, Alan (November 19, 2011). “School board election dominated by Richmond First”. Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  8. ^ Wood, Graeme (June 11, 2014). “Trustee throws hat in federal ring”. Richmond News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  9. ^ Wood, Graeme (September 12, 2014). “Chiu to lead federal Conservative Party in Steveston-Richmond East riding in 2015”. Richmond News. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  10. ^ Azpiri, Jon (October 19, 2015). “Liberal Joe Peschisolido elected in Steveston-Richmond East”. Global News. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  11. ^ “Profile – Chiu, Kenny”. Library of Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  12. ^ Blackwell, Tom. “Defeated Conservative MP fears attacks by pro-Beijing forces swung votes against him”. National Post. Retrieved September 23, 2021.(subscription required)
  13. ^ 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)
  14. ^ Onishi, Norimitsu (July 15, 2023). “Canadian Politicians Who Criticize China Become Its Targets”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  15. ^ 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)
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 【聯邦大選前哨戰】列治文史蒂夫斯頓選區 趙錦榮和楊蕭慧儀競爭保守黨提名 [Leading up to the federal election: Kenny Chiu and Wai Young compete for Conservative nomination in Richmond East-Steveston] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. December 15, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  18. ^ 【2025聯邦大選】區澤光及西格爾獲保守黨提名競逐列治文兩選區 [2025 federal election: Chak Au and Zach Segal nominated by Conservative Party to contest two Richmond ridings] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. March 26, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  19. ^ “Election Night Results — Elections Canada”. Elections Canada. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  20. ^ Canada, Elections. “Final Election Expenses Limits for Candidates — 44th Canadian Federal Election”. Elections Canada. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  21. ^ “Candidate Campaign Returns”. Elections Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  22. ^ “List of confirmed candidates”. Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  23. ^ “Official Voting Results”. Elections Canada. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  24. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  25. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Steveston—Richmond East, 30 September 2015
  26. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates