# Lawrence Mok

Lawrence Mok is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Maple Ridge East as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

## Early life and career

In 1988, Mok emigrated to Canada from Singapore along with his wife and two children. They have lived in Maple Ridge, British Columbia for 35 years. Prior to his political start, Mok attended Canadian and American universities earning a total of nine degrees including a Bachelor of Applied Science & Technology, Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Religious Studies, Doctor of Business Administration, and Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration.
In addition to his education, he is a He is a Life Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (USA), a Fellow Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), a Fellow Member of The Chartered Management Institute (UK), and an Associate Member of the Evangelical Theological Society (USA). Additionally, Lawrence is a Registered Applied Science Technologist in Canada, a Registered Incorporated Engineer (UK), and a Chartered Manager (UK).
With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing, installation, sales, and services of overhead cranes and hoists in BC, he has served a plethora of industries including steel production, sawmills, lumber mills, stone and marble warehouses, construction, mining, oil & gas, recycling, and water and waste treatment industries. Over the past 15 years he has personally trained between 1,500 and 1,800 crane operators on the critical importance of safety in their industries.
On top of these professional endeavours, Mok has also taught courses on business management as a guest lecturer at universities in Canada, China, and North Africa. He also preaches part-time at multiple local churches and has been an active volunteer in the Maple Ridge Salvation Army Church.

## Political Career
### 2024 election and Conservative leadership

In July 2024, Mok was nominated as the BC Conservative Party's candidate for Maple Ridge East. Previously, Mok has been a supporter of the Conservative Party of BC and the Conservative Party of Canada for over 30 years.
On election night he unseated BC NDP incumbent Bob D'Eith by a mere 327 votes, securing himself a spot in BC's 43rd Parliament. He currently serves as the Critic for Skills Training and International Credentials.

## Policy Positions

On healthcare, Mok believes in the Conservative Party of BC's "Patients First" model, providing universal healthcare under a single-pay system delivering care through public and non-governmental facilities. This model implements patient-based funding to give patients the choice to access care sooner, directly funds health administrators, and implements new technology including telehealth and digital diagnostic care. He also wants to re-hire healthcare workers and reward rural and remote health-care staff to incentivize doctors to work in high-need communities.
On mental health and addictions, Mok's beliefs echo his party's platform, emphasizing the prioritization of treatment and recovery and a tough-on-crime approach to shutting down drug den injection sites.
Similarly, on housing, Mok highlights the Rustad Rebate as a real solution to provide relief to those most affected by housing costs and rising rent. He believes this program will bring financial relief to renters and homeowners to combat the affordability crisis.

## Electoral record

vte2024 British Columbia general election: Maple Ridge East :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Conservative | Lawrence Mok | 11,796 | 47.50 | +47.50 |
| | New Democratic | Bob D'Eith* | 11,469 | 46.18 | -8.87 |
| | Green | Kylee Williams | 1,570 | 6.32 | -4.78 |
| Total valid votes | Total valid votes | Total valid votes | 24,835 | – |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | |
| Registered voters | Registered voters | Registered voters | |
| Source: Elections BC |||||||