# Wilson Miao

Wilson Miao MP (Chinese: 繆宗晏; born 12 April 1987) is a Canadian politician who serves as the member of parliament for Richmond Centre. He was elected to the House of Commons in the 2021 federal election as a member of the Liberal Party.

## Early life and education

Miao immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1996 and grew up in Richmond, British Columbia. He pursued Business Administration at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Before entering politics, Miao worked in corporate marketing and as a real estate agent in the Lower Mainland.

## Political career

Wilson Miao was elected as the Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre in the 2021 Canadian federal election, representing the Liberal Party of Canada. He defeated incumbent Conservative Alice Wong, who had held the seat since 2008.
As an MP, Miao has focused on issues such as supporting seniors, small businesses, housing affordability, and community development. He has been actively engaged in advocating for policies that benefit Richmond residents and ensure stronger federal support for the community.

### Parliamentary Work

Miao is a permanent member of the Standing Committee on International Trade and the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. He has been an active participant in parliamentary committees, contributing to significant legislative developments:
* Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT): Miao played a pivotal role in the modernization of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (FTA), ensuring the modernized agreement meets contemporary economic priorities for both Canada and Ukraine. He was also an active defender of Canadian industries during the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review, ensuring that trade policies protect Canadian businesses and workers. Additionally, he has been a strong advocate for the Canadian softwood lumber industry, pushing for measures to safeguard the sector amidst ongoing trade disputes with the U.S.. Miao also actively defended Canadian industries during the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) studies and advocated for the protection of the Canadian softwood lumber industry amidst ongoing trade disputes.
* Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA): Miao contributed to the completion of the first-ever study on the experiences of women Veterans, titled "Invisible No More," shedding light on their unique challenges and recognizing their important sacrifice and contribution for Canada. He also played an essential role in examining veterans' benefits and commemoration practices, aiming to enhance support and recognition for veterans.

### Legislative Achievements

Miao introduced and successfully passed Private Member’s Bill C-244: An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), which amends the Copyright Act to allow consumers and businesses to diagnose, maintain, and repair products without violating copyright laws.

## Electoral history

vte2021 Canadian federal election: Richmond Centre :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Liberal | Wilson Miao | 13,440 | 39.34 | +10.87 | $46,560.77 |
| | Conservative | Alice Wong | 12,668 | 37.08 | –11.56 | $106,375.38 |
| | New Democratic | Sandra Nixon | 6,196 | 18.14 | +3.67 | $7,576.20 |
| | Green | Laura Gillanders | 1,109 | 3.25 | –2.87 | $3,975.22 |
| | People's | James Hinton | 748 | 2.19 | +0.80 | None listed |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 34,161 | 100.00 | – | $108,507.63 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 340 | 0.99 | +0.04 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 34,501 | 46.22 | –6.75 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 74,640 |
| | Liberal gain from Conservative | Liberal gain from Conservative | Swing | Swing | +11.22 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||