Chak Au
- Born
- Hong Kong
- Career
- Assistant professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, family therapist
- Political Experience
- Richmond City Councillor (elected in 2011), Metro Vancouver Regional District councillor in 2024, elected to House of Commons in 2025, ran as a British Columbia New Democratic Party candidate in 2017
- Notable
- Immigrated to Canada in 1988. Decided to keep holding his municipal office after being elected federally, donating his municipal salary to charity. Combined salary from both positions put him as the second highest paid federal parliamentarian.
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Business & Financial Interests
Chak Au is a long-serving city councillor for the City of Richmond, British Columbia. Before and during his time in municipal politics, he reportedly worked as a program manager for S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a non-profit social services agency that assists new immigrants.
Public Controversies
In his role as a Richmond city councillor, Chak Au has been involved in public debates that received media attention. In early 2024, he was a central figure in the controversy over a proposal for a supervised consumption site in Richmond. His motion to explore the possibility of a site at the local hospital sparked widespread protests and intense public debate before the motion was ultimately defeated by council. He has also been involved in local discussions regarding foreign ownership of property and Chinese-only signage in the city.
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Mr. Speaker, families in Richmond Centre—Marpole are cutting back on groceries and other essentials to make ends meet. They expect the government to show the same discipline, yet this costly credit card budget has another $62-billion deficit for this year and over $60 billion in debt interest, which is more than the Canada health transfer. A family of four will pay $6,000 just on Canada's
Mr. Speaker, as Remembrance Day approaches, we honour the Chinese Canadians of Force 136. For decades, their story has remained largely untold. During the Second World War, they volunteered for dangerous secret missions behind enemy lines in Asia. They risked their lives for Canada while facing discrimination and being denied the right to vote at home. They fought for freedom overseas and helped
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister promised to spend less. Instead, the PBO projects another $730 billion in borrowing over five years. By 2031, the federal debt will approach $40,000 per Canadian, with annual interest equivalent to $8,000 per family. Canadians are paying more, getting less and falling further behind. Will the Liberal government finally cut deficit spending and adopt our
Mr. Speaker, as Remembrance Day approaches, we honour those who sacrifice for our freedom. In the trenches, countless soldiers find hope and courage through their faith in God, yet the Liberal government has directed military chaplains to exclude references to God from prayers at public ceremonies. Faith in God has been a cornerstone of our country since Confederation, with roots in much older
Mr. Speaker, families in Richmond Centre—Marpole are concerned. With just days before the October 29 deadline to appeal the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling on drug trafficking, the Liberal government still owes Canadians an answer. What are they waiting for, the Public Prosecution Service? The tail should not wag the dog. The Attorney General has the authority to direct an appeal. Will the Liberals
Madam Speaker, two weeks ago, I asked whether the Liberals would appeal the B.C. Supreme Court ruling striking down the prohibition on possessing drugs for trafficking. They hide behind the Public Prosecution Service. The October 29 deadline is approaching, yet there is still no answer. Attorney General Families in Richmond Centre—Marpole are concerned and want to ask if thewill use his
C-289 Mr. Speaker, the B.C. Supreme Court struck down a law that would make drug dealing even more legal across Canada. Canadians need protection from traffickers flooding our communities with deadly drugs. Our Conservative plan, alongside Bill, would toughen penalties for serious fentanyl traffickers and save lives. Will the Liberal government appeal the ruling and support the legislation that