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The personal and political: In their own words

ELECTION 2013: FOCUS ON THE BURNABY-DEER LAKE RIDING, BY NIKI HOPE, REPORTER

Question: Who are you?

Answer: I'm Shian Gu, Liberal candidate for Burnaby-Deer Lake.

Q: How long have you lived in Burnaby?

A: I'm not living in Burnaby. I have been practising medicine in Burnaby for 14 years.

Q: Why do you think you are uniquely qualified to represent the riding?

A: As I said, I have been practising medicine in Burnaby for 14 years. I know the people in Burnaby more than my (own) neighbourhood.

Q: What would be your own personal priority as MLA?

A: As a starter, I would pay more attention to medical care. So my first priority probably is Burnaby hospital improvement.

Q: What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?

A: I most proud of is that I am a family doctor, serving for the people, serving for community all of the time.

Q: Who, in your life, has been a role model for you?

A: My father. My father is a doctor, too - a well-known doctor in China. He is my role model.