Kanman Wong
Vancouver Kingsway
Originally from Hong Kong, 45 year-old Kanman Wong and his family
immigrated to Canada in 1979. Kanman and his wife have been living in Vancouver-Kingsway area for 25 years.
Kanman is first and foremost
a family man. He spends most of his leisure time with his sons, now
aged 13 and 16 helping them with their many extra-curricular activities.
He is very strongly committed to family values and believes the family
is the basic institution of Canadian society.
An active member at the community, Kanman has demonstrated his ability
in developing and implementing solutions to issues. His many years
of community service includes:
- Director of the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre Association
- Director of the Trout Lake Community Centre Association
- Director of Parent Advisory Council at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
School
- Member of School Planning Committee at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
School
- Member of the Drug and Alcohol Prevention committee at
- Collingwood Neighbourhood House
- Member of the Youth Committee at Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
- Member of the Parent and Teacher Association at Vancouver College
- Member of the Parent and Teacher Association at St. Francis Xavier
School
- President of Killarney Mini School Association
A graduate of UBC with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, Kanman
also holds a Diploma of Technology from BCIT. He was an early pioneer
in the computer industry, and has been working since 1987 in the
field of providing computer equipment for film production companies.
Kanman also teaches Vancouver School Board courses in computer software
operation and is a sales consultant to the UBC bookstore.
As an ordinary citizen, Kanman is drawn into politics by a desire
to broaden the political process, making it more transparent and
inclusive. Being the father of two young sons, he is particularly
concerned about the “brain drain” of Canada’s youth
seeking better job opportunities in the US.
Kanman believes that fair taxes can benefit all sectors of economy
and is the best way to encourage consumer spending, promote investment
and create employment opportunities. Most importantly, they can benefit
those who are unfairly burdened by our current tax system.
Contact:
Kanman Wong
kanmanw@telus.net
604-301-9858 |