Meet Michael

Michael Shiu has been engaged in media work for more than 25 years. Before immigrating to Canada, he worked for Hong Kong Television Broadcasting Ltd. (TVB) and was responsible for writing variety show scripts. Michael immigrated to Canada in the 1990s but could not work in media immediately as he wished. Instead, he started working as a telephone surveyor at night and had to work until midnight. By taking public transportation to work under snow and wind, Michael deeply realized that the life of a new immigrant is challengeable.
Afterwards, he was able to return to work in the media, take journalism courses, and worked as a TV and radio journalist for over 15 years. During this period, with a serious and tireless work attitude, he gradually became a familiar face and a trusted voice to the public. He has made connections in the community through countless interviews with politicians and community leaders. With his experience as a journalist, Michael informed the public about current affairs at the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels that may affect them day by day. As an ethical and experienced journalist, Michael is a well-trained communicator that would be an effective and efficient media between the City of Richmond Council and constituents.
In addition, Michael Shiu worked in a Member of Provincial Parliament’s constituency office for Richmond Hill and as Public Relations and Outreach Manager at Mon Sheong Foundation. What he has learned from the above working experiences offers me a more comprehensive picture of how behind the scenes works and how to twist connecting parties’ arms to resolve the situation, such as fundraising and handling complaints from the public. Michael definitely realizes that listening is a critical factor in communication. Knowledge is the backbone of acting. Passion is the motivation to serve the community.
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A Journalist with over 15 Years' experience
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Worked in MPP's Constituency Office for Richmond Hill
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Worked in Mon Sheong Foundation as Public Relations and Outreach Manager
Having deeply felt the difficulties of new immigrants starting a new life in our beloved country, he has actively participated in various volunteer activities in his spare time over the years, including visits to long-term care homes, Lions club charity fundraising events, alumni association recreational activities, as well as cultural and art activities.
S - Serve with Heart
H - Humble and Listen
I - Integrity and Communicative
U - Uplifted and Energetic
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President of Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni Association (Ontario) (2020-2022)
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President of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Eastern Canada) Association (2019-2022)
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Founding President of the Canadian Cantonese Cultural Association
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Director of Canada-HK New Horizon Lions Club (2017-2019)
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Director of the Canadian Sinfonietta
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Director of Toronto Chinese Writers Association
從事傳媒工作超過25年,移民加拿大前曾任職香港電視廣播有限公司TVB,擔任撰寫大型綜合節目文稿工作。90年代移民加拿大,初期未能如願重回本行工作,當起晚間電話調查員並需工作至午夜,冒風雪乘搭公共交通上班,深深體會到新移民生活不易為。
及後終能重回傳媒崗位工作,進修新聞課程,並當起電視及電台新聞從業員超過15年,期間以認真及孜孜不倦的工作態度,逐漸成為國民熟悉的面孔和值得信賴的聲音,而且訪問過無數政要及社區領袖,在社區廣結人緣。邵浩然從事新聞行業多年,每天為大眾發放加拿大三級政府新聞,也使他成為一位優秀的聆聽者和溝通者。假若當選定必成為烈治文山市政府和居民之間一道值得信賴的橋樑。
邵浩然也曾在烈治文山市省議員選區辦公室工作,及擔任孟嘗會公關經理,直接與地方社區聯繫。以上兩種工作經驗令他對真實政治操作和非牟利機構的日常運作有更深入的了解。同時對於籌款活動的具體操作和處理公眾訴求,亦有實際的執行經驗。邵浩然在過去接近三十年的工作經驗中,深深體會到聆聽是溝通的重要因素;知識是行動的條件;熱誠是服務大眾的動力。
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從事新聞工作達15年
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曾任職安省省議員烈治文山選區辦公室
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曾任孟嘗會公關及外展經理
由於深深感受過新移民在異地展開新生活的難處,多年來在工餘時間也積極參與各類義工活動,包括探訪長期護理院,獅子會慈善籌款活動,校友會聯誼康樂,以至文化藝術活動。
喜歡與人相處,擅於聆聽溝通
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安省香港專上校友會聯會主席 (2020-2022)
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香港理工大學(加拿大東)員生會主席 (2019-2022)
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加拿大粵藝文化協會創會會長
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加港新里程獅子會董事 (2017-2019)
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加拿大小交響樂團董事
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多倫多華人作家協會董事