Lawrence Mok
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Lawrence Mok | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Maple Ridge East | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bob D'Eith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | BC Conservative |
| Profession | Electrical engineer[1] |
Lawrence Mok MLA is a Singaporean-born Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Maple Ridge East since 2024. He is a member of the Conservative Party.
In 1988, Mok emigrated to Canada from Singapore along with his wife and two children.[2][3] They have lived in Maple Ridge, British Columbia for 35 years.[2]
Mok has attended universities in Canada and the United States, earning a total of nine degrees including a Bachelor of Applied Science & Technology, Bachelor of 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.[3]
Mok is a member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, The Chartered Management Institute, and an associate member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Additionally, he is a registered Applied Science Technologist in Canada, a registered Incorporated Engineer in the UK, and a Chartered Manager in the UK.[3]
With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing, installation, sales, and services of overhead cranes and hoists in BC, he has worked with various industries including steel production, sawmills, construction, mining, and waste treatment.[3]
Mok has also taught 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 volunteered with the Maple Ridge Salvation Army Church.[3]
