Shaun Chen
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Shaun Chen worked in the public education sector. He was elected as a school trustee for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in 2006 and later served as the Chair of the board from 2014 to 2015. This was his primary professional role prior to becoming a Member of Parliament.
Public Controversies
In 2021, Shaun Chen faced criticism after reports emerged that his constituency office distributed partisan materials at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. According to media reports, volunteers at the clinic were given certificates of appreciation that featured Chen's photo and the Liberal Party of Canada logo. The incident was criticized by opposition politicians and members of the public as an inappropriate use of a public health event for partisan purposes.
Where Shaun falls on key policy spectrums
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How does Shaun Chen's voting record line up with your values?
Thank you, Madam Chair. I represent a riding that is incredibly diverse. We actually have one of the largest not-for-profit seniors homes, the Yee Hong Centre. I know that with diverse communities, including new immigrant communities, there are many challenges that are faced when it comes to older seniors, including older senior women, with respect to stigma, mistrust of institutions, cultural
What do you believe the government can do to help support organizations, like yours, that are working in partnership with police forces and others across the country to reach out to these communities?
Thank you, Madam Chair, and congratulations on your new role. I would like to begin by saying that it's very enlightening to hear the many recommendations that are being made from all the witnesses today. I trust that these will guide our committee's work in the coming days. I have a question for Mr. Janeiro, who spoke about some of the suggestions—for example, ensuring that older women who had
Thank you very much. Ms. Brown, you talked about some of the changes that would be helpful to older adults and seniors with respect to financial inequities in the tax system. Having just helped my parents file their tax returns—the T1s are submitted, so everything is good; I got it out just in time—I know that many seniors are accessing benefits, but some are not. Some are not even filing taxes,