Richmond Centre – Marpole

Ten individuals are seeking your support in Canada’s Federal Election on April 28 

WILSON MIAO, Liberal Party, successfully won this seat in September 2021. In his first term he served on the Veteran Affairs and International Trade committees. Miao also helped to secure $650 million of investments for Richmond. He is seeking a second term as your MP. Miao grew up and went to school in Richmond Centre, and with a business degree from Simon Fraser University sought employment in the marketing, real estate and senior community projects. To this day he lives with his family in Richmond Centre.

MICHAEL SISLER, Green Party, is an advocate for clean energy. He is a resident of Marpole and employed with TransLink. He’s experienced in customer service and  has served as a volunteer on boards for condominiums and congregations as vice president and treasurer. Sisler believes Canada is rich in natural resources, diversified with hard workers and respected as a democratic and free country.

CHAK AU, Conservative Party, moved from Hong in 1988 and employed by Vancouver Coastal Health for over 20 years as a therapist on the Family/Child Counselling Team. He is the co-founder of Community Wellness Association of Canada. Au was elected as School Trustee from 1999 to 2011 followed by being elected as Councillor to Richmond City 2011 to date.

DAVID WANG, People's Party of Canada, was born and raised in Ottawa to Spanish and Chinese parents who immigrated to Canada for a better life. Wang lives on the west coast with family in Richmond. He has been a supporter of PPC and the party’s principles since its inception in 2019. He campaigned for the introduction of Proportional

Representation in BC in 2018 and ran for Councillor, City of Richmond in 2022 and committed to listening  to the needs of his constituents.

MARTIN LI, NDP Party, is a life-long Richmond resident attending Richmond Schools followed by a UBC degree and HR Management certificate from SFU. Li pursued a career in HR with UBC & Langara College. Prior to this he worked for City of Richmond Aquatics, Public Works that helped to develop an understanding of municipal governance, regulatory compliance and public service. He volunteers supporting new comers and low-income families. Li is passionate about using his experience and advocacy to run for MP. 

Richmond East – Steveston

PARM BAINS, Liberal Party, successfully won this seat in September 2021. During his first term as MP he served on the Access to Information committee & Government Operations & Oversight Committee. In his first term he secured $650 million of investments for Richmond. Bains is seeking a second term as your MP in the 2025 election. He moved to Richmond when he was one year old and today is married with two children. With an education from Royal Roads University and a Masters Degree Bains became a business instructor with Kwantlen Polytech University before becoming an MP for Richmond East-Steveston.

STEVEN JI, Green Party, grew up in Vancouver witnessing the tremendous changes sweeping through out our city. “Canada has been a leader in many progressive areas, from social policies and environmental stewardship to fostering inclusivity and fairness.” Ji’s professional experiences in various parts of the world have only deepened his appreciation of Canada’s unique qualities. “However, we face the rising cost of living and housing affordability crisis. To effectively address these challenges, we must stay united, adopt comprehensive and thoughtful policies, and work diligently together.”

ZACH SEGAL, Conservative Party, was born and raised in Richmond and today lives in Richmond with his wife & daughter. He is dedicated to his community, serving on the board of the Rotary Club, the Kehila Society, Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee and Big Brother. He has a track record of fighting hard for lower taxes and safer streets in Richmond. Segal worked for the previous Conservative government in Ottawa. He currently works in commercial real estate and has a unique insight into affordable housing.

KEEFER PELECH, NDP Party, has dedicated the last seven years working for the BC Government, advising leaders in their response to crises like the COVID and expanding Mental Health and Addiction care in BC. Pelech was born and raised in Richmond where he graduated from Richmond elementary and secondary schools. He was involved in Rotary Sunset Club initiative. He feels incredibly privileged to be able to raise his son in the community where he grew up. Pelech is running for MP for Richmond East – Steveston because he believes that governments should serve all people.

JODY CRAVEN, PPC Party, is driven by a deep commitment to stand up for his community and defend the core values of freedom, personal responsibility, respect and fairness.

No contact information available at time of print.

Advance voting takes place on:

• Friday, April 18, 2025

• Saturday, April 19, 2025

• Sunday, April 20, 2025

• Monday, April 21, 2025

Final voting day: Monday, April 28, 2025

Disclaimer, while we strive to ensure the accuracy of this information it is based on what information is available and not the opinion of the Richmond Sentinel.