ABOUT NELLY SHIN​

Nelly Shin is a former Member of Parliament who served the constituents of Port Moody—Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra in British Columbia, Canada. Her election into the House of Commons on October 21, 2019 makes her the first Korean-born Canadian MP in Canada. During her term, she held the role of Deputy Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage and served on the Standing Committees for the Status of Women and Canadian Heritage.
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Shin's term in the 43rd Parliament occurred primarily throughout the pandemic, during which time she advocated for repatriation of constituents, support for small businesses, and the procurement of Canadian made PPE. Additionally, Nelly spoke multiple times in the House of Commons to warn parliamentarians of the potential overreach of MAiD to individuals with mental health challenges. Her advocacy during her term also included the housing and opioid crisis, protecting salmon in local waterways, and combatting antisemitism and anti-Asian hate.

During her transition from public office, Nelly completed studies in National Security and Intelligence at the University of Ottawa's Professional Development Institute. She has since been advocating for improvements in policy gaps that leave Canadians vulnerable to foreign threats.

In August 2022, Ms. Shin spoke at a Korean Politicians Forum in Seoul Korea on the topic of Peace in Times of International Conflict. She addressed the implications of true peace vs illusions of peace, and the importance of strengthening domestic security. Listen to Speech.  Also that year, Nelly served on the Conservative Party of Canada's Leadership Election Committee in 2022 among 21 members who established rules and vetted candidates during the Party's Leadership Contest.

 

Shin recently withdrew from seeking Conservative candidacy in Port Moody-Coquitlam due to prolonged health challenges. Read letter to supporters. 

To learn more about Nelly Shin's work in the House of Commons, visit: 
https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/nelly-shin(105835)

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Born in South Korea, Nelly's family immigrated to Canada when she was five years old. Her parents owned a flower shop in downtown Toronto. Nelly holds a B. Mus and B. Ed from the University of Toronto. Her experience as a high school teacher and in urban missions has greatly shaped her people-centred approach to politics. She continues to volunteer in urban missions to serve the homeless and low income families. 

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A professionally trained singer, composer and pianist, Nelly has received airplay in Canada, the UK and Japan for her original songs. More information about Nelly's music can be found at her artist web site www.edensrose.com.