Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

Richmond, BC – During Question Period on June 11, 2019, MP Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South) asked a question alleging that, “… the member for Richmond’s law firm facilitated a secretive transaction that may have helped the drug cartel launder money through a Vancouver condo development”.

The ambiguity is that there are two Members of Parliament serving in Richmond. In addition, MP Alice Wong was formerly the Member of Parliament for the Richmond electoral district (2008-2015).

While MP Singh’s statement was subsequently corrected in the written parliamentary transcripts (Hansard), this release is being issued to correct any ambiguity concerning the wording of MP Singh’s question as actually stated in the House of Commons. The Member of Parliament that he is referring to is MP Joe Peschisolido (Steveston-Richmond East).

Subsequent to Question Period, a Point of Order was raised by MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope) that asked for a clarification and MP Singh confirmed he was referring to the MP for Steveston-Richmond East.

For inquiries, contact:
Office of Hon. Alice Wong, MP (Richmond Centre)
alice.wong@parl.gc.ca
613-995-2021

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