Meet Karen Wang: B.C. Liberal Party

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“Small businesswoman who is passionate about music, education and serving her community. Grateful Canadian immigrant who is happily married with two children.”

WE ASKED

We asked each of the candidates four questions, with a 30-word limit on answers (answers that went over the word limit have been cut and indicated with an asterisk *). Here’s what Wang said:

BIGGEST SUCCESS IN LIFE?

Coming to Canada for any new immigrant is a challenge; overcoming language and cultural barriers. My husband and I came to Canada with nothing, but together we have built a …*

BIGGEST FAILURE OR REGRET IN LIFE?  

I regret not being able to visit my dear friend and mentor, Fred Cheeseman, who was like a father figure to me, before he passed away last July. He helped …*

WHY I WOULD MAKE A GREAT MLA

I listen and I care. I am not beholden to any special interest groups and can therefore faithfully represent my constituents’ needs without fear or favour. Having spent the past …*

FAVOURITE BOOK OR MOVIE?

Favourite book: Manhattan’s China Lady. Very inspirational and motivating. I learned, “Having a dream, working hard and never giving up are all the keys to success,” and “nothing is impossible.”

CONNECT WITH KAREN WANG

www.bcliberals.com/candidate/karen-wang2017/

FB: @karenxbwang

Twitter: @karenxbwang

Instagram: karenxbwang