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Honourable Anne Kang
Anne Kang was elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in May 2017. 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 since age eight.
Anne was a three-term Burnaby city councillor before becoming an 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 contribution to Canada.
Anne has a passion for life-long 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 disability, a master’s degree in special education – gifted and creative learner, and completed two levels of Montessori certification. Before being elected MLA of Burnaby-Deer Lake, Anne was a music teacher and special education teacher in the Burnaby school district.
Anne grew up, lives and works in Burnaby. She has two young children who attend public school in Burnaby.