Honourable Anne Kang

Anne Kang was first elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake (now called Burnaby Centre) in 2017.

Anne was appointed the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills in November 2024. Anne previously served as Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and most recently as Minister of Municipal Affairs. She has also held roles as Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism, and Minister of Citizen’s Services.

She immigrated to British Columbia as a child, and has lived in Burnaby for more than 30 years. She has been an active community volunteer since the age of 8.

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, and a Master 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 in the Burnaby school system.

Anne lives in Burnaby and has two children who attend school in Burnaby.