Kristyn Wong-Tam, Canadian politician and activist.

Kristyn Wong-Tam (黃慧文) has had an impactful career as a Canadian politician and activist. They are the first openly LGBTQ+ Chinese Canadian elected to hold political office. They were the first openly out lesbian Toronto City Councillor, elected on December 1, 2010, and later became the first openly non-binary Asian Canadian MPP. Their work has built a legacy of pioneering advocacy for LGBTQ+ and Asian Canadian rights. Wong-Tam was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Toronto with their family in 1975. Their path to public service began early, as they came out as lesbian in high school at 16. They are married to their wife. As Toronto City Councillor for Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale, a position they held from December 1, 2010, Wong-Tam made history as the first openly out lesbian on the council. During their municipal tenure, they strongly advocated for housing, community safety, and LGBTQ+ rights. Their dedication to both LGBTQ+ and Asian Canadian community issues was further demonstrated through their work with organizations like the Chinese Canadian National Council. In 2022, Wong-Tam transitioned to provincial politics, successfully winning the riding of Toronto Centre for the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP). This brought another historic first: they publicly came out as non-binary, solidifying their position as the first openly non-binary Asian Canadian MPP. Kristyn Wong-Tam's political career is centred on breaking barriers and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.