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Wilson Miao

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Wilson Miao
Miao in 2024
Member of Parliament
for Richmond Centre
In office
September 20, 2021 – March 23, 2025
Preceded byAlice Wong
Succeeded byChak Au
Personal details
Born (1987-04-12) April 12, 1987 (age 39)
Hong Kong
PartyLiberal
Alma materSimon Fraser University
ProfessionRealtor
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese繆宗晏
Simplified Chinese缪宗晏
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinMóu Zōngyàn
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingMau4 Zung1-ngaan3

Wilson Miao (Chinese: 繆宗晏; born 12 April 1987) is a Canadian politician who served as the member of parliament (MP) for Richmond Centre from 2021 to 2025. He was elected to the House of Commons in the 2021 federal election as a member of the Liberal Party.[1]

Early life and education

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Born in Hong Kong,[2] Miao immigrated to Canada with his family in 1996,[3] and grew up in Richmond, British Columbia.[4] He attended Simon Fraser University, and graduated with a bachelor of business administration in 2011.[5]

Prior to his election, he worked as a realtor for Macdonald Realty Westmar and as a dealing representative for Hoovest Financial Inc.[6][7]

Political career

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Wilson Miao was elected as MP for Richmond Centre in the 2021 Canadian federal election, representing the Liberal Party of Canada. He defeated incumbent Conservative Alice Wong, who had held the seat since 2008.[1] In his maiden speech in the House of Commons, Miao emphasized the importance of the House acting as a united front to “create real change and meaningful process”.[8]

In January 2023, Miao opened his constituency office in Richmond Centre after 16 months without an office, and faced criticism for his lack of availability to his constituents during this period.[9]

Miao's office accrued the largest renovation bill of any Member of Parliament in the period between October 2021 and October 2022.[10][11] For the first half of 2023, Miao was the second highest spender on travel in the Liberal Party, spending a total of $91,769.07 despite not living in a remote location or holding a prominent role.[12]

Parliamentary work

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Miao was a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade and the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs in the 44th Canadian Parliament.[13]

  • Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT):[14] Miao played a role in the modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) from 2022 to 2023.[15] He was also an active defender of Canadian industries during the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review, ensuring that trade policies protect Canadian businesses and workers.  Additionally, he has been a strong advocate for the Canadian softwood lumber industry, pushing for measures to safeguard the sector amidst ongoing trade disputes with the U.S..  Miao also actively defended Canadian industries during the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) studies and advocated for the protection of the Canadian softwood lumber industry amidst ongoing trade disputes.
  • Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA):[16] Miao contributed to the completion of the first-ever study on the experiences of women Veterans, titled "Invisible No More," shedding light on their unique challenges and recognizing their important sacrifice and contribution for Canada. He also played an essential role in examining veterans' benefits and commemoration practices, aiming to enhance support and recognition for veterans.

Legislative achievements

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In February 2022, Miao introduced Private Member’s Bill C-244: An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), a bill which amends the Copyright Act to allow consumers and businesses to diagnose, maintain, and repair products without violating copyright laws. The bill passed the House of Commons in October 2023, and received royal assent in November 2024.[17] The bill was positively received by right to repair movement advocates in Canada.[18][19]

Allegations of Chinese election interference

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In February 2023, the Globe and Mail reported that it had viewed classified Canadian Security Intelligence Service documents alleging that China's former consul general in Vancouver, Tong Xiaoling, stated that she helped defeat former Richmond Centre MP Alice Wong in the 2021 Canadian federal election where Miao was elected.[20][21][22] Then-Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino rejected the allegations, and stated that "MPs [Steveston—Richmond East MP Parm Bains] and Miao are two hard-working colleagues who were elected by their respective constituents in their respective ridings by Canadians — and Canadians alone" and "we are confident in the integrity of the elections of 2019 and 2021".[23]

In May 2023, former Canadian Armed Forces reservist Peter Liu posted a Facebook video making death threats against Miao. Liu's video showed screenshots of news articles which alleged that Miao benefitted from Chinese interference. The video then showed Liu stating that Miao was "a communist agent" and that "he will get what is coming to him", followed by Liu shooting a political pamphlet with Miao's face on it. In September 2024, Liu was sentenced to 60 days of house arrest for the incident.[24][25][26]

Electoral history

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2025 Canadian federal election: Richmond Centre—Marpole
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeChak Au23,53249.56+14.11$120,676.52
LiberalWilson Miao21,23244.71+6.13$72,215.44
New DemocraticMartin Li2,1094.44–15.94none listed
GreenMichael Sisler4200.88–2.25$477.30
People'sDavid Wang1930.41–2.05$247.26
Total valid votes/expense limit 47,48699.31–$127,851.47
Total rejected ballots 3320.69–0.29
Turnout 47,81859.20+13.02
Eligible voters 80,777
Conservative notional gain from Liberal Swing +3.99
Source: Elections Canada[27][28]
2021 Canadian federal election: Richmond Centre
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalWilson Miao13,44039.34+10.87$47,260.77
ConservativeAlice Wong12,66837.08–11.96$106,375.38
New DemocraticSandra Nixon6,19618.14+3.67$7,576.20
GreenLaura Gillanders1,1093.25–2.87$3,975.22
People'sJames Hinton7482.19+0.80none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit 34,16199.01–$108,507.63
Total rejected ballots 3400.99+0.04
Turnout 34,50146.18–6.79
Eligible voters 74,710
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +11.42
Source: Elections Canada[29][30]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Conservative Alice Wong loses Richmond Centre seat to Liberal challenger". CTV News Vancouver. Bell Media. September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Profile - Miao, Chung An Wilson". Library of Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ 【2025聯邦大選】卑詩省華裔候選人初探 [2025 federal election: Early look at Chinese candidates in BC] (in Traditional Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. March 27, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Staff, Richmond News (September 13, 2021). "Richmond Centre candidates in their own words". Richmond News. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. ↑ "June 2011 Convocation" (PDF). Simon Fraser University. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wilson Miao". REALTOR.ca. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information". Hoovest Financial. April 26, 2025. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Debates (Hansard) No. 7 – 30 November 2021 (44–1) – House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ Campbell, Alan (September 13, 2022). "Richmond MP yet to open local office - a year after getting elected". Richmond News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ Lum, Zi-Ann (January 25, 2023). "How do you know when it's time?". POLITICO. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ Mackin, Bob (February 3, 2023). "Richmond Centre Liberal among top spenders in House of Commons". Business in Vancouver. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  12. ↑ Otis, Daniel (November 20, 2023). "Canadian MPs spent $14.6M on travel in first half of 2023". CTV News. Bell Media. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Roles - Wilson Miao - Current and Past - Members of Parliament". House of Commons of Canada. April 27, 2025. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  14. ↑ House of Commons (February 19, 2022). "Standing Committee on International Trade".
  15. ↑ "44th Parliament, 1st Session - Standing Committee on International Trade - Evidence - No. 80". House of Commons of Canada. November 7, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ House of Commons (February 19, 2022). "Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs".
  17. ↑ House of Commons (November 7, 2024). "Bill C-244: An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)".
  18. ↑ "Ottawa passes Bill C-244 and Bill C-294, a historic step for the right to repair movement". AIA Canada - Automotive Industries Association of Canada. October 31, 2024. Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  19. ↑ "CARL Statement on Bill C-244: An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair)". Canadian Association of Research Libraries. November 15, 2024. Archived from the original on February 24, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  20. ↑ Fife, Robert; Chase, Steven (February 17, 2023). "CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada's 2021 election". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved April 26, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ↑ Carigg, David; Penner, Derrick (February 19, 2023). "Chinese consulate in Vancouver rejects allegations it interfered in federal election in B.C." Vancouver Sun. Retrieved April 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  22. ↑ Penner, Derrick (February 17, 2023). "B.C. MPs unseated with help of Beijing influence on 2021 election, reporting alleges". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved April 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  23. ↑ Chiang, Chuck (April 12, 2023). "B.C. Chinese communities tell Mendicino of intimidation by foreign powers and proxies". The Canadian Press. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  24. ↑ Proctor, Jason (January 11, 2024). "RCMP investigating threat warning Liberal MP 'he will get what's coming to him,' court documents show". CBC News. Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  25. ↑ Proctor, Jason (September 26, 2024). "B.C. man sentenced for death threat against Richmond MP". CBC News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  26. ↑ R. v. Liu, 2024 BCPC 172 (25 September 2024), Provincial Court (British Columbia, Canada)
  27. ↑ "Forty-Fifth General Election 2025 — Poll-by-poll Results: Richmond Centre—Marpole". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2025.
  28. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2025). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2025 General Election: Part 3C – Summary of Electoral Campaign Expenses and Other Outflows – Election expenses subject to the limit – Total". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
  29. ↑ "Forty-Fourth General Election 2021 — Poll-by-poll Results: Richmond Centre". elections.ca. Elections Canada. 2021.
  30. ↑ Canada, Chief Electoral Officer (2021). "Candidate Campaign Returns, 2021 General Election: Part 3C – Summary of Electoral Campaign Expenses and Other Outflows – Election expenses subject to the limit – Total". elections.ca. Elections Canada. Expenses are reported "as amended" where amendments have been filed; otherwise, they are reported "as submitted".
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