Hon Chan
Chan Hon-sang, better known as Hon Chan, is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 general election. He represents the electoral district of Richmond Centre as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
Early life and career
Chan grew up in Richmond, British Columbia attending both elementary and secondary school there. He was also the captain of his high school tennis team leading his team to provincials five years in a row and earning the "Most Valuable Player" title every year. After graduating from the University of British Columbia, he worked for 15 years in the news industry as a news anchor, assignment editor and talk show host for Fairchild TV. During these years as a professional journalist he reported on issues including addiction and homelessness, affordability, health, infrastructure, immigration, and cultural exchange.In addition to his professional endeavours, Chan has volunteered with Richmond Hospital providing translation services, and helping to make the hospital more accessible for new immigrants. He also has served on various advisory committees for the City of Richmond, and has sat as a member on the strata council of his own residential building.