Alfred Chien 錢育廷
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Private Vehicles & Parking
ABC promises
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will eliminate parking fees at the Jericho and Spanish Banks beaches, and at all community centres, to make it more affordable for Vancouverites to visit places that bring us together."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will work towards a universal parking app so Vancouverites can find, pay for and extend parking anywhere in Vancouver."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Culture & Events
Monuments and Landmarks
ABC promise
"We will create a landmark celebrating the contributions of Vancouver’s Punjabi and South Asian communities and their lasting impact on South Vancouver and the city."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Good Governance
ABC promise
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Public Safety & Policing
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Schools & Public Education
After-School Programs
ABC promise
"We will work with the School Board, Park Board, and community partners to expand after-school programs that give children safe, enriching and affordable options outside traditional school hours."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Childcare
ABC promises
"Under ABC Vancouver, the City has already opened more than 2,000 new childcare spaces. We will build on this progress through continued partnerships with the Province, School Board, Park Board, non-profits, and private providers to create more spaces in the neighbourhoods where families live and work."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will explore and pilot new ways to attract and retain early-childhood educators through co-locating childcare facilities with affordable housing initiatives in key areas of the city"
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Neurodivergent Students & Support
ABC promise
"Vancouver taxpayers contribute significant school tax revenue to the Province. We will hold the Province accountable to ensure Vancouver receives its fair share of funding, and advocate for those funds to be allocated towards:
- More classroom resources and support staff to improve learning environments and ensure teachers and students have the tools they need.
- More individualized student support including educational assistants, specialized staff, and targeted resources for diverse learners."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Biography
An immigrant from Hong Kong, Alfred Chien has proudly called Vancouver home for more than 31 years. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Economics with a concentration in Mathematics.
Alfred currently serves as a Vancouver School Board Trustee. He is an experienced education entrepreneur who has worked extensively with students, parents, educators, and community partners. His professional experience has given him firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing students, families, and schools.
Committed to making education more accessible, Alfred established an education foundation that helps students from low-income families access free tutoring services. He believes every child should have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
Before entering the education sector, Alfred built a successful career in financial services spanning more than 15 years. His experience includes retail and business banking, investment and retirement planning, and private banking with CIBC, BMO, and HSBC. He also previously served as Chief Marketing Officer of an investment management company.
For more than 18 years, Alfred has volunteered as a facilitator with Junior Achievement British Columbia, helping young people develop financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career-readiness skills.
Alfred has a long record of community service. He is an active member and former president of the Vancouver Chinatown New Century Lions Club. He also co-founded the Lions Medal of Merit Outstanding Young Leaders Award, which recognizes and encourages exceptional young people who make a positive difference in their communities.
Alfred serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Liver Foundation’s British Columbia and Yukon Region. He has also contributed to local community and charitable events, including serving on a Feast of Fortune Gala committee in support of St. Paul’s Foundation and assisting with event planning for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation.
Alfred lives in Vancouver with his 12-year-old daughter. As a parent, education entrepreneur, community volunteer, and School Board Trustee, he remains committed to strengthening public education, expanding opportunities for students, and building a more inclusive and prosperous Vancouver.
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