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'''Alice Wong''' (黃陳小萍) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] politician, who was elected to represent the [[electoral district (Canada)|electoral district]] of [[Richmond (electoral district)|Richmond]]. She is a member of the [[Conservative Party of Canada|Conservative Party]]. |
'''Alice Wong''' ({{zh-ts|t=黃陳小萍|s=黄陈小萍}}) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] politician, who was elected to represent the [[electoral district (Canada)|electoral district]] of [[Richmond (electoral district)|Richmond]]. She is a member of the [[Conservative Party of Canada|Conservative Party]]. |
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Wong immigrated to Canada from [[Hong Kong]] in 1980. Besides being a businesswoman and entrepreneur, she holds a [[Ph.D.]] in Instruction and Curriculum from the [[University of British Columbia]] and worked as the Manager of International Programs at [[Kwantlen Polytechnic University]]. She is involved in various organizations such as the Rosewood Manor in Richmond, Rotary Club of Richmond, Benevolent Relief Seniors Care Society, Ethno Business Council, Chiu Chow Benevolent Association, and the Women’s Enterprise Society of BC. |
Wong immigrated to Canada from [[Hong Kong]] in [[1980]]. Besides being a businesswoman and entrepreneur, she holds a [[Ph.D.]] in Instruction and Curriculum from the [[University of British Columbia]] and worked as the Manager of International Programs at [[Kwantlen Polytechnic University]]. She is involved in various organizations such as the Rosewood Manor in Richmond, Rotary Club of Richmond, Benevolent Relief Seniors Care Society, Ethno Business Council, Chiu Chow Benevolent Association, and the Women’s Enterprise Society of BC. |
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Wong has run three times for federal office. In [[Canadian federal election, 2008|2008]], she was elected in the riding of [[Richmond (electoral district)|Richmond]] with a convincing 50% of the votes cast, compared to her nearest competitor who received 31%. |
Wong has run three times for federal office. In [[Canadian federal election, 2008|2008]], she was elected in the riding of [[Richmond (electoral district)|Richmond]] with a convincing 50% of the votes cast, compared to her nearest competitor who received 31%. |
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Revision as of 07:06, 23 October 2008
Alice Wong 黃陳小萍 | |
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| Member of Parliament for Richmond | |
| Assumed office 2008 federal election | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Chan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Enoch Wong |
| Profession | Educator, entrepreneur |
Alice Wong (simplified Chinese: 黄陈小萍; traditional Chinese: 黃陳小萍) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the electoral district of Richmond. She is a member of the Conservative Party.
Wong immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1980. Besides being a businesswoman and entrepreneur, she holds a Ph.D. in Instruction and Curriculum from the University of British Columbia and worked as the Manager of International Programs at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She is involved in various organizations such as the Rosewood Manor in Richmond, Rotary Club of Richmond, Benevolent Relief Seniors Care Society, Ethno Business Council, Chiu Chow Benevolent Association, and the Women’s Enterprise Society of BC.
Wong has run three times for federal office. In 2008, she was elected in the riding of Richmond with a convincing 50% of the votes cast, compared to her nearest competitor who received 31%.
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