Age, Biography and Wiki
Raymond Chan was born on 25 October, 1951 in Hong Kong, is a Canadian politician. Discover Raymond Chan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
25 October, 1951 |
| Birthday |
25 October |
| Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 72 years old group.
Raymond Chan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Raymond Chan height not available right now. We will update Raymond Chan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Raymond Chan's Wife?
His wife is divorced and re-married
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
divorced and re-married |
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Raymond Chan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Raymond Chan worth at the age of 72 years old? Raymond Chan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated Raymond Chan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Raymond Chan Social Network
Timeline
Raymond Chan (born 1951) is a Canadian engineer and politician.
He is among the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed to the Cabinet of Canada.
Raymond Chan was born in Hong Kong in 1951.
He emigrated to Canada in 1969, two years after Canada liberalized its immigration policy.
He received a B.A.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1977.
From 1977 to 1993, he worked as an engineer for TRIUMF, a particle accelerator laboratory at UBC.
Chan joined the Liberal Party of Canada in 1991 after he was elected as the inaugural president of the Vancouver Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movement in China.
A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Chan was elected to Parliament in the 1993 federal election, defeating then Defence Minister Tom Siddon in the riding of Richmond, British Columbia.
Elected in 1993, Chan is the third Chinese Canadian represented in Parliament, after Douglas Jung, who secured a seat in 1957, Art Lee in 1974.
Then he was elected to Parliament in the 1993 election, defeating Defence Minister Tom Siddon in the riding of Richmond, British Columbia.
Chan secured the nomination win over future cabinet colleague Herb Dhaliwal, who subsequently chose to run in the adjacent Vancouver South riding.
He was then appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien as the Secretary of State for the Asia-Pacific Region for the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
He served in this position from 1993 to 2000.
He was defeated in the 2000 election by Joe Peschisolido of the Canadian Alliance.
After Peschisolido crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, Chan battled Peschisolido for the Liberal Party's nomination, and won it after a fiercely contested race.
Chan returned to Parliament in the 2004 election.
He was subsequently appointed to the cabinet by Prime Minister Paul Martin as the Minister of State (Multiculturalism) for the Department of Heritage.
Chan was re-elected in 2006, and served as Opposition Critic for the Asia Pacific, Seniors, the Social Economy, and Canada Border Security throughout the 39th session of Parliament.
In 2008, Chan lost his riding of Richmond to Conservative candidate Alice Wong.
He was defeated by Conservative Alice Wong in the election of 2008 by more than 8,000 votes.
He sought nomination as a Richmond Liberal again in 2009 and was defeated by Peschisolido.
He has been a major fundraiser for political candidates since leaving office.
