Wade Chang
Liberal · Burnaby Central, BC
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Biography
Wade Wei Lin Chang is a Taiwanese-born Canadian politician and lawyer. He has served as a member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Burnaby Central since 2025, as part of the Liberal Party of Canada caucus. encyclopedia
- Languages
- Englishofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Burnaby Central
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialWade Chang21,745James YanRunner-up · Conservative19,889Difference 1,856 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
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Experience
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In their own words
277 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Chair, can I have the speaking order, please?Debate · 2026-07-07
Where they stand
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A stored score on 7 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
The federal government respects provincial priorities and jurisdiction.
The federal government is respecting that as a provincial priority and taking action to help facilitate it, as Canadians expect of co-operative federalism.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Lower taxes and tighter spending
The other end of this axis: Higher taxes and public spending
Excerpts repeat commitment to middle-class tax cut.
That is why our government is committed to a middle-class tax cut and targeted investments that make life more affordable. We are building more homes, growing the number of high-quality jobs and cutting costs for everyday Canadians.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Excerpt asks about securing Ukraine's victory at G7.
I understand that the Prime Minister met with President Zelenskyy today, to understand what Ukraine needs to secure its victory. Can the Minister of National Defence please update this House on the discussion Canada is having regarding Ukraine at the G7 summit today?Source of that line
Housing
Market supply and deregulation
The other end of this axis: Public supply and demand controls
The budget builds more new homes and partners with private and non-profit builders.
Madam Speaker, Canadians want more homes built faster, and this budget would deliver exactly that. We are building deeply affordable community and co-op housing, partnering with private and non-profit builders to increase middle-class supply. We will eliminate the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes under $1 million, reduce it for homes between $1 million and $1.Source of that line
Immigration
Lower intake
The other end of this axis: Higher permanent intake
The plan stabilizes permanent resident targets and reduces arrival targets for new temporary residents.
In the 2026-28 immigration levels plan, we set a clear commitment to make immigration levels sustainable. The plan stabilizes targets for permanent residents and reduces arrival targets for new temporary residents. We remain focused on attracting the best talent in the world to build our economy and address the labour shortage, while making sure that communities are growing responsibly.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Excerpts focus on bail reform, reverse onus and repeat violent offenders for safety.
How can bail decision-making better balance these principles with the goal of enhancing community safety?Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Excerpts repeat need for trade diversification beyond one partner.
With 70% of our exports going to the United States, trade diversification is essential. Budget 2025 strengthens Canada's economic ties across the Indo-Pacific by deepening our relationship with key economic and trade partners such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India and Australia, while expanding opportunities with ASEAN members and Europe.Source of that line
7 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- ClimateNo position has been scored.
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- EnergyNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- HealthNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.