Kevin Vuong | |
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Member of Parliament for Spadina—Fort York | |
Assumed office September 20, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Adam Vaughan |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1989 (age 34–35) |
Political party | Independent (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2021) |
Alma mater | University of Western Ontario (BMOS) University of Toronto (GPLLM) |
Profession |
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Website | www |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Canadian Navy (reserve) |
Years of service | 2015–present |
Rank | Sub-Lieutenant |
Unit | HMCS York |
Kevin Vuong MP (born c. 1989)[1] is a Canadian politician who is the member of Parliament (MP) for Spadina—Fort York. Nominated in the 2021 federal election as a Liberal candidate, he was dropped by the party two days prior to the election, and won his seat as an Independent candidate. Before entering politics, he worked in the business and finance industry and served as a reserve officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Vuong has faced multiple calls to resign.[2] He was dropped as the Liberal candidate following reports of an ongoing lawsuit against him and his face-mask producing company TakeCare Supply,[3] and a sexual assault charge from 2019 that was dropped later. Vuong failed to disclose these charges either during the party's internal vetting process. As nominations had already closed by then, Vuong remained on the ballot as a Liberal and was elected. He beat the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Norm Di Pasquale by less than 1,400 votes.[4]
Vuong had indicated his consideration for running as a Conservative Party candidate in the 45th Canadian federal election.[5] He took out a Conservative membership in 2023, asking the Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for him to join the caucus, which the party declined.[6]
Prior to entering politics, Vuong worked in the business and finance industry and served as a reserve officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.