Jenny Kwan

Jenny Kwan was reported on in connection with a federal vote to remove birthright citizenship restrictions from Bill C-3.

A news item notes that NDP MP Jenny Kwan led a motion to reverse previously adopted changes that would have imposed residency and security requirements on people eligible for birthright citizenship under the proposed law. The motion passed 170 to 163, with the federal Liberals helping to support it.

Jenny Kwan demands Ottawa release secret police cooperation deal with Beijing.

Jenny Kwan wrote to federal ministers calling for the full text of an RCMP-Ministry of Public Security memorandum of understanding to be disclosed. She warned that continued secrecy could undermine diaspora safety, civil liberties, and public trust amid concerns about Chinese foreign interference.

NDP MP Jenny Kwan updates the public on her private member’s bill to stop Canadian weapons from fuelling human rights abuses.

Jenny Kwan highlighted that her bill, the No More Loopholes Act (C-233), aims to tighten Canadian arms‑export controls and will be up for second reading in the House of Commons.

Jenny Kwan demands windfall profit tax and end to oil company price gouging.

In a House of Commons intervention, MP Jenny Kwan calls on the Prime Minister to implement a windfall profit tax. She urges stopping oil companies from price gouging Canadians amid high costs. The video was posted 6 days ago.

NDP MP Jenny Kwan urges government help for Palestinians with family in Canada.

At a Parliament Hill news conference, Jenny Kwan calls for reforms to the Special Immigration Measures program to assist Palestinians impacted by the Israel-Gaza conflict. She is joined by affected individuals with relatives in Canada. Kwan serves as NDP critic for immigration and citizenship.

NDP MP Jenny Kwan joins leader to urge action on study permits for Gazan students.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis and MP Jenny Kwan hold a news conference on Parliament Hill with groups advocating for Gazan students. They discuss mandamus applications for study permits at Canadian universities. Kwan highlights her role as immigration critic.

MP Jenny Kwan tables Bill C-274 to close urgent gap in child protection.

MP Jenny Kwan tabled Bill C-274 on April 20, 2026, calling on the government to urgently pass it. The bill aims to enshrine a clear path to enhance child protection measures. This legislative initiative addresses critical vulnerabilities in current protections.

Jenny Kwan supports Bill C-226 for national food price transparency.

On April 20, MP Jenny Kwan spoke in favor of Bill C-226 to establish a national framework for food price transparency. She highlighted NDP calls for banning surveillance pricing, excess profit taxes on grocery giants, and stronger competition enforcement. The bill promotes standardized unit pricing and public awareness about shrinkflation.

MP Jenny Kwan and advocates condemn federal fees for refugee health care.

On April 22, 2026, MP Jenny Kwan, health-care workers, and advocates denounced the government's planned co-payment measures under the Interim Federal Health Program. They warned the policy will restrict refugee claimants' access to essential care and increase overall health-care costs. The statement was made at a press conference on Parliament Hill.

NDP MP Jenny Kwan votes on key parliamentary matters including conservation donations and youth criminal justice.

Jenny Kwan voted Yea on Private Members' Business M-15 for conservation donations and second reading of Bill C-231 amending the Youth Criminal Justice Act on April 15, 2026. She voted Nay on the Opposition Motion regarding fuel taxes on the same day. These votes reflect her active participation in recent House of Commons proceedings.

NDP MP Jenny Kwan questions Prime Minister on banning surveillance pricing in Canada.

In a recent video uploaded 2 hours ago, Jenny Kwan directly asks the Prime Minister: 'Will the Prime Minister commit today to banning surveillance pricing in Canada, yes or no?' This intervention highlights her focus on consumer protection issues. The video is part of her parliamentary accountability efforts.

Canadian delegation including NDP MP Jenny Kwan denied entry to West Bank by Israeli government.

Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver-East, was one of six members of Parliament denied entry into the occupied West Bank by the Israeli government citing 'government, public security, public safety or public order considerations.' Kwan called the refusal 'completely unacceptable.'

NDP MP Jenny Kwan discusses private member's bill C-233 to tighten Canada's arms-export controls.

Jenny Kwan presented her private member's bill (C-233), the 'No More Loopholes Act,' aimed at tightening Canada's arms-export controls to ensure Canadian-made military goods are not used in serious human rights violations. The bill was scheduled for second reading vote on March 11, 2026.