Jenny Kwan
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19726.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jenny Kwan is a Canadian politician and a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), representing the Vancouver East riding in the House of Commons. Known for her advocacy on human rights issues, Kwan has been a vocal critic of the Chinese government's actions in Hong Kong and has raised concerns about the safety of individuals who speak out against authoritarian regimes. Her efforts have garnered attention, especially in relation to the plight of Hong Kong dissidents and the implications of foreign interference in Canadian politics.
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Jenny Kwan is an NDP MP who questioned Diab about special exemptions for Palestinian students.
Some Palestinian student visas being expedited after long waitCanada· 2026-06-02
Jenny Kwan stated that Jimmy Lai's sentence represents a devastating escalation in the dismantling of freedoms in Hong Kong.
Anand, MPs voice disappointment over Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentenceCanada· 2026-02-09
NDP MP Jenny Kwan introduced Bill C-233 to amend the Export and Import Permits Act.
Why are Canadian arms fuelling foreign conflicts?Canada· 2026-02-04
NDP public safety critic Jenny Kwan criticized the bill for being broadly worded.
Ottawa set to reduce warrantless powers for law enforcement in refined border-security billCanada· 2026-02-03
NDP MP Jenny Kwan was part of the visiting group.
Anand summoned Israel’s envoy to explain turning away of MPs at West Bank border postCanada· 2025-12-20
Jenny Kwan was part of the visiting group of Canadian MPs denied entry to the West Bank.
Foreign Affairs Minister voices concerns after Canadian MPs denied entry to West Bank by IsraelCanada· 2025-12-17
NDP MP Jenny Kwan described Jimmy Lai's conviction as a devastating milestone in the dismantling of freedoms in Hong Kong.
Jimmy Lai’s Canadian family, MPs call for his release on humanitarian, health groundsCanada· 2025-12-16
Jenny Kwan is an NDP MP who expressed concern over the findings of the PBO report on housing.
How to head off the next housing crisisCanada· 2025-12-06
NDP MP Jenny Kwan had said that Canada should block the sale of these vehicles.
Canadian company’s armoured-vehicle production for ICE taking place in U.S.Canada· 2025-12-05
NDP MP Jenny Kwan said the PBO’s findings are 'shocking' and deeply concerning.
Ottawa’s spending on housing set to drop by more than 50% over next three years, PBO saysCanada· 2025-12-03NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan, in a statement, accused the government of mimicking 'Trump-style policies' to clamp down on migrants.
Deportations to be reported to Parliament each month under Conservative changes to border billCanada· 2025-11-27
NDP MP Jenny Kwan declined to say how she would vote on the budget.
Outcome remains uncertain hours before key federal budget vote for LiberalsCanada· 2025-11-18
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan said the government’s plan 'represents a disappointing retreat from Canada’s historical role as a welcoming, progressive and inclusive country for immigrants.'
Federal budget 2025: Foreigners living in Canada will get permanent residence priority, Immigration Minister saysCanada· 2025-11-06
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan said the reversal of the Conservative amendments was a victory for the principle that citizenship belongs to the people.
MPs vote to reverse Conservative changes to Lost Canadians billCanada· 2025-11-04
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan said the amendments made at committee would create 'a new class of Lost Canadians.'
Liberals, NDP bid to undo Harper-era rule on citizenship for Lost CanadiansCanada· 2025-10-27
Jenny Kwan, the NDP’s public safety and immigration critic, had also expressed serious concerns about Bill C-2.
Minister guts strong-borders bill, removes clauses giving law enforcement warrantless powersCanada· 2025-10-09
The NDP’s public safety and immigration critic, Jenny Kwan, has also expressed serious concerns about the bill and called for it to be withdrawn entirely.
Public Safety Minister set to table new version of strong borders bill after slew of criticismCanada· 2025-10-07
Jenny Kwan, NDP public safety critic, called for the bill’s withdrawal, citing flaws that could compromise Canadians’ privacy.
Strong-borders bill could compromise cybersecurity in Canada, experts warnCanada· 2025-09-17
Canadian MP Jenny Kwan praised Taiwan’s democratic values and diversity, calling film a powerful medium to deepen understanding of the country.
Taiwanese cinema in spotlight at Vancouver film festival
Taiwan· 2025-09-08
Jenny Kwan, NDP critic for immigration and public safety, said the bill would 'shut the door on many of the very people who need our protection, especially LGBTQI+ refugees.'
Ottawa’s strong borders bill could infringe on Charter and privacy rights, parliamentary study warnsCanada· 2025-08-27
Jenny Kwan criticized the renting of hotel rooms for asylum claimants, stating it does not make sense.
Ottawa’s hotel bill for asylum seekers reaches $1.1-billionCanada· 2025-07-23
Federal NDP MP Jenny Kwan stated that the loan shows there is a need for new investment guidelines for the infrastructure bank.
Tories call for hearing on $1-billion federal loan for BC Ferries’ purchase of Chinese vesselsCanada· 2025-06-26
NDP MP Jenny Kwan, an outspoken human-rights activist, said in a letter to Mr. Carney that re-establishing diplomatic normalcy with India sends a deeply painful message to Sikh Canadians.
Carney won’t say if he raised India’s role in murder of Canadian Sikh leader with PM ModiCanada· 2025-06-18
NDP public safety and immigration critic Jenny Kwan expressed concern about the broad powers of the bill.
Border bill powers would allow warrantless police requests to doctors, abortion clinics, hotelsCanada· 2025-06-16
Jenny Kwan is an NDP MP who urged the Immigration Minister to grant Jimmy Lai honorary citizenship.
Government told Liberal MP to shelve motion on honorary citizenship for Jimmy LaiCanada· 2025-06-12
NDP MP Jenny Kwan asked Immigration Minister Lena Diab if she would grant Mr. Lai honorary citizenship.
MPs set to vote on motion seeking honorary citizenship for jailed Hong Kong businessman Jimmy LaiCanada· 2025-06-11NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan told reporters that the bill could drive people whose visa applications have been cancelled or asylum claims unheard to live underground without documents.
From increased police power to stricter immigration, here’s what’s in the new border billCanada· 2025-06-05
Jenny Kwan, a member of parliament from the left-leaning New Democratic Party, said the bill 'should be alarming to many Canadians'.
Canada proposes sweeping immigration and security bill
United Kingdom· 2025-06-04
NDP MP Jenny Kwan said the New Democrats’ absence from committees would lead to far less scrutiny.
Will the new PM’s to-do list be paralyzed by parliamentary tactics?Canada· 2025-05-26
NDP MP Jenny Kwan raised concerns about Britain's and Canada's colonial past in relation to the oath.
MPs revive bid scrapping requirement to swear oath of loyalty to the KingCanada· 2025-05-23
