In this episode of Latincouver Talks, Catalina García León sits down with Jenny Kwan, an active Member of Parliament and representative of the New Democratic Party. The interview provides an accessible introduction to Canadian politics for newcomers, while also addressing the broader issues impacting immigrant communities today. Jenny Kwan discusses her background, her role in government, and the core values of the NDP. She also outlines her political priorities, including affordable housing, fair immigration processes, and healthcare access. Special attention is given to the challenges immigrant women face and the policies being developed to support them. This conversation is a valuable resource for those in the Latin American community and beyond who want to engage more deeply with Canadian civic life. Watch the full episode to learn more about how politics can serve the people—and how you can be a part of that change.
On October 27, 2025, MP Jenny Kwan appeared at the Standing Committee on Finance, calling for a change to the Liberal government's First-Time Homebuyers' GST Exemption.
The change that she sought, if it had passed, would apply the GST exemption based on the closing date of the sale.
Without this change, first-time homebuyers who signed pre-construction agreements before May 27, 2025, won't qualify for the GST exemption – even though the closing date is after the exemption is in place.
MP Kwan tried four times to move amendments to make this change but it was rejected by the Committee chair, -- and, not one Conservative, Bloc or Liberal did anything to support this change.
They could have challenged the chair as they did with other amendments which were then passed - but they did not.



