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Jenny Kwan: Clearly, the Liberals' current approach to housing is failing Canadians

The NDP housing critic thinks that the federal government should take "immediate and aggressive action" to promote more housing affordability.

Jenny Kwan: Sentencing of veteran democracy activists illustrates deteriorating political situation in Hong Kong

The NDP MP for Vancouver East is demanding that Canada introduce measures to help those facing political persecution.

Jenny Kwan: CERB shows lack of understanding of today’s economy and workforce

The MP for Vancouver East thinks a guaranteed annual income is the best way to address COVID-19-linked financial hardship in Canada.

Jenny Kwan: Migrant workers and caregivers must be protected in COVID-19 pandemic

The NDP MP for Vancouver East points out that COVID-19 does not discriminate between those who have health cards and those who do not,

Jenny Kwan: Pain of Trudeau’s racist blackface felt in Vancouver

The NDP candidate in Vancouver East says that despite the Liberal leader's apologies, he refuses to say if this happened more than three times.

Jenny Kwan: An urgent response to the housing and homelessness crisis and overdose crisis is needed

The Vancouver East NDP MP recently wrote a letter on this topic to the Jean-Yves Duclos, the federal minister of families, children and social development.

Jenny Kwan: Immigration is an exercise in nation-building and an investment in future generations

The NDP critic for immigration, refugees, and citizenship is shaking her head in disbelief over the claims of People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier.

Jenny Kwan: It's unfathomable for Hong Kong government to disregard such a powerful display of public opinion

Vancouver East NDP MP Jenny Kwan was born in Hong Kong—and she's heartbroken by what's happening to those demonstrating against a proposed extradition law.

Jenny Kwan: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre

That a nonviolent demonstration, carried by young people and civilians with such optimism, could end in a violent military crackdown shook the world and broke the heart of many of...

Jenny Kwan: It's time for Canada to finally acknowledge the horror of the Nanjing Massacre

June 19 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict—and in the spirit of "never again", the NDP MP for Vancouver East wants a commemorative day...