Yuen Pau Woo
Profile
Yuen Pau Woo is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Senate of Canada representing British Columbia since 2016. Born in Malaysia and raised in Singapore, he is the first Malaysian-born senator and previously served as the inaugural facilitator of the Independent Senators Group. Before his appointment to the Senate, Woo was a prominent economist and the president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. His research and policy work focus on Canada-Asia relations, and he has held various advisory roles with international economic organizations. In the Senate, he has been noted for his nuanced positions on foreign policy, including his critical views on foreign influence transparency registries and his advocacy for balanced diplomatic engagement with China.
Details
- Born
- March 2, 1963 · 63 years old
- Birth place
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Education
- Anglo-Chinese School, Wheaton College, Lester B. Pearson College, University of Cambridge, University of London
- Career
- President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, consultant on international marine affairs, economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
