Electionpedia.comWade Chang (Liberal Party of Canada) won Burnaby Central in the 2025 Canadian federal election by 1,856 votes over James Yan (Conservative Party of Canada).
Wade Chang received 21,745 votes (42.2%). James Yan received 19,889 votes (38.6%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Residence | Occupation | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade ChangElected | Liberal Party of Canada | Burnaby, B.C./ C.-B. | Lawyer/Avocat | 21,745 | 42.2% |
| 2 | James Yan | Conservative Party of Canada | Burnaby, B.C./ C.-B. | Manager/Gestionnaire | 19,889 | 38.6% |
| 3 | Jagmeet SinghSource incumbent marker | New Democratic Party | Burnaby, B.C./ C.-B. | Parliamentarian/Parlementaire | 9,353 | 18.2% |
| 4 | Richard Farbridge | People's Party of Canada | Burnaby, B.C./ C.-B. | Civil Engineer/Ingénieur civil | 506 | 1.0% |
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Burnaby Central Election Result 2025: Wade Chang Won
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