来自卑诗省的阎洁明(James Yan)自在美国斯坦福大学(Stanford University)取得工商管理学位后，一直致力于将创新经济运用到公共部门。他如今很自豪地加入联邦保守党党魁博励治(Pierre Poilievre)的团队，代表联邦保守党在本拿比中区(Burnaby Central)选区参选国会议员，并希望激励更多年轻人为重振加拿大的经济活力而努力。
勤奋工作的中产家庭孕育力量
在上一世纪90年代末，阎洁明的父母为了给他创造更好的教育机会，一家人从中国移居加拿大。他从小在低陆平原地区的温哥华和本拿比一带长大。
阎洁明说：“我的父母都是IT专业人士，他们的言传身教让我也秉持了努力工作的价值观，同时他们很鼓励我接受高等教育。”
对于自己的人生理想，阎洁明一直以来都有明确的目标。他说：“当时选择攻读工商管理专业，是因为这是一个应用弹性较广的领域，可以做管理，也能自创企业。”在上学期间，他担任商学院旗舰访谈系列《从顶端看(View From The Top)》的节目主持人。
尽管阎洁明在加拿大成长，但他不仅会说流利的普通话，还能阅读中文和用拼音输入汉字。他说：“平时在家中，父母会教我中文，鼓励我们说普通话，保持自己的文化传统并以此为傲。”
现年30岁的阎洁明在一家上市公司任职，该公司是串流媒体和娱乐业的枢纽。他在工作之余不忘回馈社区，是卑诗省儿童医院基金会希望之环的成员，致力于确保些癌症晚期或病重的儿童能够使用最先进的医疗设备。
立志要给更多人带来改变
身为一个商业专业人士，阎洁明渴望将自己在创新经济方面的知识应用到公共部门。他曾为加拿大影子创新、科学和工业部长出谋划策。
他说：“加拿大本来是一个自由安定的国家，但最近几年，我发现越来越多像我这个年纪的年轻人感到生活压力很大，甚至不再抱希望，他们发现薪资不足以应对生活开支，过不上体面的生活，我身边的年轻朋友们有超过一半以上选择去其他国家谋求发展。”
他说：“我希望能用自己在经济、科技领域的专业背景，给国会带来一些价值，帮助重振加拿大的经济，让年轻人能有更多的就业机会，赚取体面的薪水，帮助更多有创意和构想的加拿大企业家更容易获批资金，留住人才。”
聚焦经济、住房与治安三大问题
阎洁明是次决定参选，在很大程度是因为他看到很多人面临生活成本过高的问题，特别是年轻人难以找到高薪工作，而如今的失业率高于其他G7国家，生产力的增长也很低。
他说：“很多顶尖学府毕业的年轻人因生活成本问题，无奈离开加拿大。”因此，他希望能在国会的层面为此努力，尤其是制定经济策略方面。具体来说，减税和帮助企业家是他认为当前最需要带来的转变。
他本次参选的三大关注重点包括：希望重振加拿大的经济活力、降低生活成本并恢复政府的道德规范。
阎洁明居住在本拿比繁华的布伦特伍德(Brentwood)社区。根据他的观察，该选区的居民正面临两大方面的担忧，一是生活的可负担性，二是社区安全。
他说：“人们现正在应对可负担性的挑战，特别是年轻人的住房和薪资问题。加上犯罪率上升，给社区安全带来了严重的影响。人们感觉社区的安全程度比前几年下降很多，我知道一些长者已不敢独自前往当地一些商场附近，因为感到不安全。这正是联邦保守党制订恢复安全社区计划的初衷，旨在还百姓一个安宁的环境。所以，禁止使用硬性毒品和打击重复犯罪者非常重要。”
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Stanford Grad and Vancouver's Rising Star Runs for Office with Conservatives,
Vows to Bring Change to Canada
James Yan, a Burnaby native and Stanford University graduate in business administration, is stepping into politics as a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in Burnaby Central.
With a background in innovation and economics, Yan is eager to revitalize Canada’s economic landscape and inspire young Canadians to build a brighter future.
Rooted in Hard Work and Middle-Class Values
Born in China, Yan moved to Canada with his parents in the late 1990s in search of better educational opportunities. Raised in Vancouver and Burnaby, he was deeply influenced by his hardworking parents, both IT professionals, who instilled in him the value of perseverance and the importance of higher education.
"I chose to study business because it's a versatile field that allows for both management and entrepreneurship," Yan explains. During his time at Stanford, he hosted the business school's prestigious interview series View From The Top, gaining firsthand insight from global leaders.
Fluent in Mandarin and deeply connected to his cultural heritage, Yan credits his parents for encouraging him to maintain his language skills and cultural roots.
Now 30, Yan works at a publicly traded company in the streaming and entertainment sector. In addition to his professional career, he is committed to giving back to the community and serves on the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Circle of Hope, ensuring critically ill children have access to cutting-edge medical care.
A Vision for Economic Renewal
With experience advising Canada’s Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science, and Industry, Yan is passionate about applying his expertise in economic innovation to public service. "Canada was once known for its stability and opportunities," Yan says. "But in recent years, I’ve seen more young professionals struggling to afford basic living expenses. Many of my peers—over half—are looking for opportunities abroad because they don’t see a future here."
Yan aims to bring his economic and technology background to Parliament, advocating for policies that create high-paying jobs, support entrepreneurs, and retain top talents in Canada.
Tackling the Big Three: Economy, Housing, and Public Safety
Yan’s campaign is focused on three major issues: revitalizing Canada’s economy, making life more affordable, and restoring integrity in government.
He is particularly concerned about the rising cost of living, the struggles young Canadians face in securing well-paying jobs, and Canada’s declining productivity compared to other G7 nations. "I’ve seen talented graduates leave Canada because of unaffordable living costs. We need policies that support economic growth, lower taxes, and help entrepreneurs thrive."
Living in Burnaby’s bustling Brentwood neighborhood, Yan has witnessed firsthand the concerns of local residents, especially livelihood affordability and public safety. "People are struggling with high living costs, particularly when it comes to housing and wages," he says. "At the same time, rising crime is making communities feel less safe. Some seniors even avoid certain shopping areas out of fear. This is why the Conservative Party is committed to restoring safe communities—cracking down on repeat offenders and banning hard drugs in public spaces."
With a focus on economic renewal, affordability, and public safety, James Yan hopes to bring fresh energy and solutions to Parliament, ensuring Canada remains a place where young people and households can thrive.