Paul Chiang (politician)

Paul Chin-Yue Chiang[2] (born 1960) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Markham—Unionville in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 Canadian federal election.[3] He is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion[4]

Paul Chiang
MP
蔣振宇
Member of Parliament
for Markham—Unionville
Assumed office
September 20, 2021
Preceded byBob Saroya
Personal details
Born1960 (age 62–63)
Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMonica[1]
Children3
ProfessionPolice sergeant (retired)

Early life

Born in Karachi, Pakistan to Chinese parents, he grew up in Pakistan until his family immigrated to Canada in 1976 to join his father's family. His grandparents had previously lived in Pakistan since 1927.[1]

Career

Chiang was police officer in York Regional Police for 28 years, retiring in 2020 as a Sergeant. In 2013, he served as a diversity officer at the Diversity and Cultural Resources Unit.[5][1] He first entered policing with London Police Service in 1992, and also served with the Durham Regional Police before joining York in 1999.[1]

Personal life

He is married to Monica, who is also of Chinese descent and born in Pakistan (Rawalpindi). They have three children.[1] In addition to Hakka Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hubei and English, Chiang is also fluent in Urdu, Punjabi and knows Pashto from his early years in Pakistan.[1]

Election results
2021 Canadian federal election: Markham—Unionville
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalPaul Chiang21,95848.6+10.24$110,433.44
ConservativeBob Saroya18,95941.9-7.04$99,523.48
New DemocraticAftab Qureshi3,0016.6—$7,138.72
GreenElvin Kao1,3062.9-1.56$3,056.16
Total valid votes/Expense limit 45,224––$116,665.09
Total rejected ballots 452
Turnout 45,67652.0-8.9
Eligible voters 87,781
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +8.64
Source: Elections Canada[6]

References
  1. Khalil, Norman (December 11, 2013). "Pakistani-born Chinese adds new colours to multicultural society". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  2. Ontario Public Sector Employee Salaries - Paul Chin-Yue Chiang opengovca.com
  3. "Liberal Paul Chiang flips Conservative stronghold in Markham-Unionville". Heidi Riedner. The Star. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  4. "Roles - Paul Chiang - Current and Past - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  5. Riedner, Heidi (September 2, 2021). "Vote 2021: Get to know Markham-Unionville Liberal candidate Paul Chiang". Markham Economist & Sun. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  6. "September 20, 2021 General Election Results: Markham—Unionville". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2021.


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