Honourable Anne Kang

Honourable Anne Kang

Anne Kang was elected as MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in May 2017 and currently serves as Minister of Municipal Affairs. She previously served as both Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training and Minister of Citizens’ Services, as well as parliamentary secretary for seniors and multiculturalism.

Anne immigrated from Taiwan to British Columbia in the 1980s and has lived in Burnaby for more than 30 years. She has been an active community volunteer and advocate since age eight.

Anne was a three-term Burnaby city councillor before becoming MLA, and has been a leader in many organizations that build community and support those who are vulnerable. Anne’s commitment to community was recognized when she was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 for her many contributions to Canada.

Anne has a passion for lifelong learning. She completed her post-secondary education at UBC, receiving a bachelor of music, a bachelor of education (elementary), a diploma in special education (learning disabilities), a master’s degree in special education (gifted and creative learning), and completed two levels of Montessori certification.

Before being elected MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake, Anne was a music teacher and special education teacher in the Burnaby School District.