[溫哥華本地新聞] Burnaby South Liberal candidate quits over her racial comments about NDP leader

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Karen Wang wrote that as the only Chinese candidate, she could beat Jagmeet Singh, noting he is Indian

Liberal candidate Karen Wang has quit the Burnaby South byelection race over comments she posted on social media about NDP leader and candidate Jagmeet Singh.

In a WeChat post, Wang wrote that as the only Chinese candidate, she could beat Jagmeet Singh, who she noted is of "Indian descent." Singh is Sikh.

"Recent online comments by Karen Wang are not aligned with the values of the Liberal Party of Canada," said a statement from the party.

"The Liberal Party has a clear commitment to positive politics and support for Canadian diversity, and the same is always expected of our candidates."

In a statement, Wang apologized to Singh and said her choice of words in the social media post were not well considered.

"In trying to speak about my own story and the importance of people of all different backgrounds getting involved in this important byelection, I made comments online that also referenced Jagmeet Singh's cultural background."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Jan. 9 that byelections for the ridings of York–Simcoe in Ontario, Outremont in Quebec and Burnaby South in B.C. will be held Feb. 25.

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yup! as a mainlander, she showed Canada/Canadians the typical arrogance I came across from those folks who hasn't been around and mold into Canadian culture long enough...you want her to be your liberal party rep just like Guo Hong trying to rep. Rmd as city mayor?! (your answer is as good as mine).

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