--- title: "Lawrence Mok: candidate for MLA in Maple Ridge East, BC provincial 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/lawrence-mok" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:04:11.327Z" meta: description: "Lawrence Mok won Maple Ridge East in 2024 by 97 votes. In 2026 he questioned the government on maternity ward closures at Ridge Meadows Hospital, spoke aga..." "og:description": "Lawrence Mok won Maple Ridge East in 2024 by 97 votes. In 2026 he questioned the government on maternity ward closures at Ridge Meadows Hospital, spoke aga..." "og:title": "Lawrence Mok: candidate for MLA in Maple Ridge East, BC provincial 2026" "twitter:description": "Lawrence Mok won Maple Ridge East in 2024 by 97 votes. In 2026 he questioned the government on maternity ward closures at Ridge Meadows Hospital, spoke aga..." "twitter:title": "Lawrence Mok: candidate for MLA in Maple Ridge East, BC provincial 2026" --- ** MLA in Maple Ridge East · BC provincial 2026 # Lawrence Mok MLA for Maple Ridge East since 2024 and Conservative critic for trade and skills training, running again for the Conservatives. Lawrence Mok won Maple Ridge East in 2024 by 97 votes. In 2026 he questioned the government on maternity ward closures at Ridge Meadows Hospital, spoke against the freedom of information changes in Bill 9 and the post-secondary bill, Bill 7, and, as the Conservative trade critic, spoke on U.S. tariffs and the ban on American alcohol. Explore the record Public schedule Researched by voche.me · Not a campaign-authored page Conservative Party of BC2026 ![Lawrence Mok, from his Conservative Party of BC candidate page.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/images/candidates/lawrence-mok-640.webp) *Lawrence MokMLAv.* [Image: Conservative Party of BC](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/lawrence-mok/) Candidate research / September 30, 2026 A researched record of Lawrence Mok's 17 commitments, 10 dated actions and 12 public statements from 2026, with 5 news items. Most come from the legislature record, Conservative caucus releases and the Maple Ridge News. **17**Commitments **10**Programs **5**News articles **33**Sources Public schedule / Through election day ## Where can you hear Lawrence Mok? No campaign event for Lawrence Mok was confirmed by an organizer on 2026-09-30. The dates below are voting days. Checked September 30, 2026 · All event times are Pacific time. Recheck the organizer before travelling. - [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC

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1. Oct 9No appearance confirmed 2. Oct 10No appearance confirmed 3. Oct 11No appearance confirmed 4. Oct 12No appearance confirmed 5. Oct 13No appearance confirmed 6. Oct 14No appearance confirmed 7. Oct 15No appearance confirmed 8. Oct 16Voting day 9. Oct 17No appearance confirmed 10. Oct 18No appearance confirmed 11. Oct 19No appearance confirmed 12. Oct 20No appearance confirmed 13. Oct 21No appearance confirmed 14. Oct 22No appearance confirmed 15. Oct 23No appearance confirmed 16. Oct 24Voting day

### Voting dates - Oct 16Advance voting begins - Oct 24General voting day At official British Columbia voting places. These dates apply to every voter and are not candidate appearances. [Find your voting place](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/where-to-vote/) - [2026 provincial general election: key dates](https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/)Official record · Elections BC On dates without a confirmed appearance the public schedule is unknown; the candidate may still have activities that day. This static page changes only when its research is updated. 01 / Introduction ## About Lawrence Mok Lawrence Mok is the Conservative Party of BC candidate in Maple Ridge East on Elections BC's list for the general election of October 24, 2026. He won the district in 2024 with 12,058 votes, 47.02% of the valid vote, according to the Elections BC statement of votes. BC NDP member Bob D'Eith, the sitting member at that time, received 11,961 votes. In a speech to the legislature on May 4, 2026, Mok said he came from Singapore to Canada in 1976 to study engineering, moved to Canada in 1988 and settled in Maple Ridge, and worked in the overhead bridge crane industry for more than 30 years until he was elected. The party's candidate page lists nine degrees and several professional memberships. Those are the party's own statements; voche.me did not check them with the schools or the professional bodies. A Conservative caucus release of June 30, 2026 named him critic for trade and skills training, and a release of September 9, 2026 lists him as Shadow Minister for Trade and Skills Training. The Maple Ridge News reported on July 1, 2026 that he was also named one of three stakeholder relations lieutenants. The legislature record saved for this election lists no official roles for him. In the legislature in 2026 he asked about maternity ward closures at Ridge Meadows Hospital and the cost of flying people to court in remote areas, questioned the post-secondary minister in the debate on that ministry budget, and spoke at length against Bill 7 and Bill 9. In July 2026 a caucus release quoted him against the provincial ban on American alcohol; in September 2026 the BC NDP criticized that statement, and the Conservative Party said for him that he supports keeping the ban until there is a fair trade deal. On 2026-09-30 the party's candidate page labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader". The Maple Ridge News quoted him on September 22, 2026 speaking of a Conservative government led by Lorne Doerkson, and no other source read by voche.me gives Mok that title. Read the sources Promises / Commitments and evidence ## Commitments and the available evidence. Published positions and selected commitments, separated by election cycle. Status labels describe the evidence reviewed, not a numerical score or a complete audit of the platform. Council approval is different from delivery. 17 commitments shown · Checked Sep 30 2026 · Public servicesCampaign pledge ### Keep the Ridge Meadows maternity ward open In question period on March 4, 2026, Mok said the maternity ward at Ridge Meadows Hospital had closed for 96 hours between February 26 and March 2, the fourth closure in less than three months, and asked how many more closures the government would allow.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Raised as a question to the government. It names no measure, cost or date of his own. The health minister answered that the province is training and recruiting more doctors who deliver babies.
What still needs checking: Does he or his party propose a staffing measure for the Ridge Meadows maternity ward?

- [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): question period on obstetrics care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · Public safetyCampaign pledge ### Cost of flying accused people to court In question period on May 7, 2026, Mok said the province had paid close to $300,000 in five months for 31 charter flights that took accused people between jail and court in rural and remote areas.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Raised as a question on cost. It names no measure, target or date of his own. The Attorney General answered that the province is adding virtual court services and sheriffs.
What still needs checking: Does he propose a different way to bring accused people to court, with a cost?

- [Debates of May 7, 2026 (morning): question period on court transport](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507am-Hansard-n175.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · GovernanceNot established ### Delay Bill 9 on freedom of information for six months Mok spoke against parts of Bill 9 on May 4, 2026, saying it gives public bodies more room to refuse or delay requests. On May 6, 2026 he spoke for a motion to delay the bill for six months so that its terms could be defined.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He names the delay motion and its length. He gives no cost. The delay motion was defeated 42 to 48, and the bill passed on May 28, 2026 on the Speaker's casting vote.
What still needs checking: Would a Conservative government change the parts of Bill 9 he criticized, and how?

- [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon and night): Bill 9 delay motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EducationCampaign pledge ### A board of experts in place of one administrator for international student schools In the Bill 7 debate on March 2, 2026, Mok said the bill gives one government administrator too much power over which colleges may teach international students, and pointed to the expert boards used in Alberta, Ontario and Singapore.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He compares models and names no amendment, cost or date. Bill 7 is not in his recorded vote index.
What still needs checking: Did he or his caucus move an amendment to set up a board in place of the administrator?

- [Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): members' statement and Bill 7 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Fee for skilled immigrants In the debate on the post-secondary ministry budget on March 3, 2026, Mok said the ministry raised the skills approval application fee for skilled immigrants from $1,475 to $1,750 in January 2026, and asked how that helps a province short of skilled workers.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Raised as questions to the minister. He names no fee he would set, no cost and no date.
What still needs checking: Would he lower the fee, and to what amount?

- [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Trade missions to Singapore In a statement on May 4, 2026, Mok said B.C. should build trade with Singapore through trade missions and partnerships in clean technology, engineering and food exports.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He names trade missions as the tool. He gives no number, cost or date.
What still needs checking: Does a Conservative trade plan include missions to Singapore, with a budget?

- [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): private member's statement on trade with Singapore](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Provincial support for the forest industry In a members' statement on May 20, 2026 about a Maple Ridge wood products company, Mok said continued provincial support for the forest industry is essential.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of approach. It names no program, cost or date.
What still needs checking: Which forestry measures would he support?

- [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): members' statement on a forestry company and Bill 20 votes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Trade the American alcohol ban for lower tariffs on forest products A caucus release of July 21, 2026 quotes Mok, as Shadow Minister for Trade, saying B.C. should negotiate lower tariffs on forest products in exchange for lifting the ban on American alcohol. On September 25, 2026 the Conservative Party said for him that he supports keeping American alcohol off store shelves until there is a fair deal.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Tariffs on forest products are set by the United States and negotiated by the federal government, so the Province cannot deliver this alone. He names no cost or date.
What still needs checking: What would he accept as a fair deal before the ban ends?

- [U.S. Tariffs Show Cost of NDP Recklessness](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/us-tariffs-show-cost-of-ndp-recklessness/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia - [Maple Ridge Conservative candidate stands up to swipes by NDP](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/27/maple-ridge-conservative-candidate-stands-up-to-swipes-by-ndp/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### Tell the public what was in the failed trade talks A caucus release of August 24, 2026 quotes Mok, as Shadow Minister for Trade, asking that British Columbians be told what deal led to the end of Canada and U.S. trade talks.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: The trade talks are federal. He names no provincial measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: Does he ask the Province to publish its own part in the talks?

- [The Economy Won't Wait. B.C. Needs Action](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-economy-wont-wait-b-c-needs-action/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### No provincial election during a municipal election The Maple Ridge News reported on September 22, 2026 that Mok said calling the provincial election during the municipal elections shows disrespect for municipal voters.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of position. He names no change to the election law and no date.
What still needs checking: Would he support a change to the Election Act to keep the two elections apart?

- [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Provincial finances In the same report of September 22, 2026, Mok said the government cannot manage the province's finances. He voted no on the 2026 budget motion and on the Supply Act.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: A statement of position. He names no deficit target, tax or date.
What still needs checking: What deficit or spending figure would he support?

- [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Cost of living, health care, public safety and DRIPA In the same report of September 22, 2026, Mok named cost of living, health care, public safety and DRIPA, the provincial law on Indigenous rights, as challenges that only a Conservative government could deal with.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He lists the issues and names no measure, cost or date for any of them.
What still needs checking: Which cost of living measure would he put first?

- [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News 2026 · GovernanceCampaign pledge ### DRIPA as a challenge for a new government In the same report of September 22, 2026, Mok named DRIPA among the challenges a Conservative government would deal with. On April 22, 2026 he voted yes at first reading of a bill to repeal DRIPA.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: He states no measure of his own on DRIPA. The repeal bill was defeated at first reading, 44 to 47.
What still needs checking: Does he support repealing DRIPA or changing it?

- [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News - [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of April 22, 2026 (afternoon): first reading vote on DRIPA repeal bill](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260422pm-Hansard-n160.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard 2026 · ClimateCampaign pledge ### Conservative positions on carbon tax, pipelines and taxes The party candidate page says Mok supports the party approach of scrapping the carbon tax, building pipelines, lowering taxes, balancing the budget, cracking down on violent crime and reducing wait times for medical treatment.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text written about him in the third person. It names no measure, cost or date.
What still needs checking: Does he state these positions in his own words during the campaign?

- [Lawrence Mok candidate page](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/lawrence-mok/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC 2026 · EconomyCampaign pledge ### Conservative position on lower taxes and a balanced budget The party candidate page says Mok supports lowering taxes and balancing the budget.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. It names no tax, figure or date.
What still needs checking: Which taxes would be lowered, and by how much?

- [Lawrence Mok candidate page](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/lawrence-mok/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC 2026 · HousingCampaign pledge ### Conservative housing plan The party platform page lists a housing plan titled Get BC Building and says the platform is coming soon. The page does not name Mok.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no statement by Mok on housing in 2026.
What still needs checking: Does Mok speak on housing during the campaign?

- [Party platform page](https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC 2026 · TransportationCampaign pledge ### Conservative transportation plan The party platform page lists a plan titled Get BC Moving and says the platform is coming soon. The page does not name Mok.

Evidence & next checks

Evidence reviewed: Party text. voche.me found no statement by Mok on transportation in 2026.
What still needs checking: Does Mok speak on transportation during the campaign?

- [Party platform page](https://conservativebc.ca/our-platform/)Campaign · Conservative Party of BC City programs / Scope and delivery ## Policies, budgets & programs Recorded votes where the legislature names him. A bill that passed without a recorded vote names nobody and is left out. Feb 26Recorded vote, no; the budget motion passed on the Speaker's casting vote and the Supply Act passed 46 to 45 ### Voted no on the 2026 budget motion, the budget bills and the Supply Act The vote index lists Mok voting no on the budget motion on February 26, 2026, no at second and third reading of Budget Measures Implementation Acts Bill 2 and Bill 3, and no at third reading of the Supply Act on May 28, 2026.

Scope, limits and sources

The transcripts of February 26 and May 28, 2026 record the results.

Scope, limits and sources

The transcript of May 28, 2026 records the tie and the Speaker's vote.

Scope, limits and sources

First reading is the vote to introduce a bill for debate.

Scope, limits and sources

The index does not record a speech by him on the bill.

Scope, limits and sources

Taken from the vote index; the transcript of the vote was not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1Recorded votes, yes ### Voted yes on motor vehicle bills The vote index lists Mok voting yes at third reading of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 6), yes at second reading of a private member's Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (Bill M226), and yes on reporting the dashboard camera bill (Bill M217).

Scope, limits and sources

Taken from the vote index; the transcripts of the votes were not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 1Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes at third reading of the Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 12) The vote index lists Mok voting yes at third reading of Bill 12.

Scope, limits and sources

Taken from the vote index; the transcript of the vote was not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 5Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes at first reading of the Drug Recovery and Community Safety Act (Bill M235) The vote index lists Mok voting yes at first reading of this private member's bill.

Scope, limits and sources

Taken from the vote index; the transcript of the vote was not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 20Recorded vote, yes ### Voted yes at second reading of the Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233) The vote index lists Mok voting yes at second reading of this private member's bill.

Scope, limits and sources

Taken from the vote index; the transcript of the vote was not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Feb 26Recorded vote, yes; first reading was defeated 37 to 50 ### Voted yes at first reading of the Human Rights Code Repeal Act The vote index lists Mok voting yes at first reading of a bill to repeal the Human Rights Code on February 26, 2026. It also lists him voting yes on Motion 13, on support for the Human Rights Code and its enforcement, and on an amendment to it.

Scope, limits and sources

The transcript of February 26, 2026 records the result. The Motion 13 transcript was not opened.

- [Index of recorded votes by member, 2026, entry for Lawrence Mok](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of February 26, 2026 (morning): first reading votes and budget motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260226am-Hansard-n126.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Recent appearances / Read and watch ## Talks, interviews & statements Read original statements and reporting, or open the publisher’s video. A summary of a speech is labelled separately from a full recording. Mar 2Speech ### Bill 7 second reading speech Mok spoke against the single administrator in the post-secondary international education bill and compared it with the boards used in Alberta, Ontario and Singapore. - [Debates of March 2, 2026 (afternoon): members' statement and Bill 7 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260302pm-Hansard-n129.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 3Debate coverage ### Questions on the post-secondary ministry budget Mok asked the minister about the skilled immigrant application fee, student services funding, the immigration budget and the 2% tuition cap. - [Debates of March 3, 2026 (afternoon): Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills estimates](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260303pm-Hansard-n131.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 4Debate coverage ### Question period on maternity ward closures Mok asked about four closures of the Ridge Meadows Hospital maternity ward in less than three months. - [Debates of March 4, 2026 (afternoon): question period on obstetrics care](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260304pm-Hansard-n132.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 9Debate coverage ### Bill 7 in committee Over March 9 and 10, 2026, Mok asked the minister clause by clause about certificates, fees, inspections and appeals under Bill 7. - [Debates of March 9, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 7 in committee](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260309pm-Hansard-n136.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 10, 2026 (morning): Bill 7 in committee](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310am-Hansard-n137.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard - [Debates of March 10, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 7 in committee](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260310pm-Hansard-n138.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Mar 30Speech ### Members' statement on Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Community Services Mok described the work of the local community services society. - [Debates of March 30, 2026 (afternoon): members' statement on community services](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260330pm-Hansard-n143.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Apr 21Speech ### Members' statement on the Friends in Need Food Bank Mok described the food bank's food recovery program and school meal support. - [Debates of April 21, 2026 (morning): members' statement on the Friends in Need Food Bank](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260421am-Hansard-n158.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 4Speech ### Private member's statement on trade with Singapore Mok spoke on trade between B.C. and Singapore and on his own move from Singapore to Maple Ridge. - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (morning): private member's statement on trade with Singapore](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 4Speech ### Bill 9 second reading speech Mok went through Bill 9 clause by clause and said it narrows access to information and widens government discretion. - [Debates of May 4, 2026 (afternoon): Bill 9 debate](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504pm-Hansard-n171.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 6Speech ### Speech for the motion to delay Bill 9 Mok spoke for a six-month delay of Bill 9 so that terms like "without unreasonable delay" could be defined. - [Debates of May 6, 2026 (afternoon and night): Bill 9 delay motion](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260506pm-Hansard-n174.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 7Debate coverage ### Question period on court transport flights Mok asked about the cost of charter flights that take accused people to court. - [Debates of May 7, 2026 (morning): question period on court transport](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260507am-Hansard-n175.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard May 20Speech ### Members' statement on a Maple Ridge forestry company Mok recognized Partap Forest Products and called for continued provincial support for forestry. - [Debates of May 20, 2026 (afternoon): members' statement on a forestry company and Bill 20 votes](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260520pm-Hansard-n179.html)Official record · Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Hansard Sep 22Statement ### Comments on the election call Mok told the Maple Ridge News the election date shows disrespect for municipal voters. - [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News Accountability / Findings, disputes and responses ## Controversies & public scrutiny Records are labelled by type, including official findings, civil proceedings and political disputes where applicable. Each entry identifies the response found in the sources and the latest status verified for this page. Policy disputeSeptember 24, 2026 ### BC NDP criticism of his statement on the American alcohol ban BC NDP leader David Eby said on September 24, 2026 that Mok had opposed removing American alcohol from store shelves, pointing to a Conservative caucus release of July 21, 2026 that quotes Mok saying a government ban invites retaliation, according to the Maple Ridge News and The Indo-Canadian Voice. #### Candidate or party response The Conservative Party said for Mok that his criticism was of how the government handled the ban, and that he supports keeping American liquor off store shelves until B.C. gets a fair deal, according to the Maple Ridge News. #### Verified status and limits A dispute over policy positions. No official finding is involved. - [Maple Ridge Conservative candidate stands up to swipes by NDP](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/27/maple-ridge-conservative-candidate-stands-up-to-swipes-by-ndp/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News - [NDP: BC Conservative candidate attempted to blame Trump's tariffs on B.C.'s response](https://voiceonline.com/ndp-bc-conservative-candidate-attempted-to-blame-trumps-tariffs-on-b-c-s-response/)Reporting · The Indo-Canadian Voice - [U.S. Tariffs Show Cost of NDP Recklessness](https://www.bcconservativecaucus.ca/us-tariffs-show-cost-of-ndp-recklessness/)Campaign · Conservative Caucus of British Columbia News coverage / Original publishers ## Read the reporting A dated reading list from independent publishers. The headings below are voche.me summaries; follow each link for the original article, context and any corrections. July 1, 2026Reporting Maple Ridge News ### Mok named to the Conservative leadership team Reports his roles as stakeholder relations lieutenant and critic for trade and skills training. - [East Maple Ridge MLA in Conservative leadership team](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/07/01/east-maple-ridge-mla-in-conservative-leadership-team/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News August 28, 2026Reporting Maple Ridge News ### Mok supports the Conservative leader Reports his social media post backing leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay after four colleagues left the caucus. - [Maple Ridge East MLA Mok supports Conservative leader](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/08/28/maple-ridge-east-mla-mok-supports-conservative-leader/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News September 22, 2026Reporting Maple Ridge News ### Local MLAs react to the election call Quotes Mok on the election date and the province's finances. - [Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/22/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows-mlas-react-to-snap-election-call/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News September 24, 2026Reporting The Indo-Canadian Voice ### BC NDP criticizes Mok on tariffs Reports the BC NDP criticism of his July statement on the alcohol ban. - [NDP: BC Conservative candidate attempted to blame Trump's tariffs on B.C.'s response](https://voiceonline.com/ndp-bc-conservative-candidate-attempted-to-blame-trumps-tariffs-on-b-c-s-response/)Reporting · The Indo-Canadian Voice September 27, 2026Reporting Maple Ridge News ### Mok answers NDP criticism Reports the BC NDP leader's remarks and the Conservative Party's reply for Mok. - [Maple Ridge Conservative candidate stands up to swipes by NDP](https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/09/27/maple-ridge-conservative-candidate-stands-up-to-swipes-by-ndp/)Reporting · Maple Ridge News Research / 33 linked sources ## Check the evidence Sources checked September 30, 2026. Official records establish decisions; campaign material establishes stated positions; reporting adds investigation and context. None alone establishes every claim.

Official record 22 sources

Campaign 6 sources

- Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · June 30, 2026 - U.S. Tariffs Show Cost of NDP Recklessness Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · July 21, 2026 - The Economy Won't Wait. B.C. Needs Action Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · August 24, 2026 - The B.C. Conservative Winning Team Conservative Caucus of British Columbia · September 9, 2026 - Lawrence Mok candidate page Conservative Party of BC - Party platform page Conservative Party of BC

Reporting 5 sources

- East Maple Ridge MLA in Conservative leadership team Maple Ridge News · July 1, 2026 - Maple Ridge East MLA Mok supports Conservative leader Maple Ridge News · August 28, 2026 - Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows MLAs react to snap election call Maple Ridge News · September 22, 2026 - NDP: BC Conservative candidate attempted to blame Trump's tariffs on B.C.'s response The Indo-Canadian Voice · September 24, 2026 - Maple Ridge Conservative candidate stands up to swipes by NDP Maple Ridge News · September 27, 2026

No campaign website of his own was found; the party candidate page holds a biography written by the party, no measures, and an empty news list, and it labels him "Interim Conservative Party Leader", a title no other source read by voche.me gives him. The party's nine-degree list and professional memberships were not checked with the schools or the bodies named. His X account showed a profile and a sign-in page with no readable posts, and his Facebook page requires sign-in, so the social media post the Maple Ridge News quoted on August 28, 2026 and the Facebook post The Indo-Canadian Voice described were not read. A Maple Ridge News article on the provincial deficit that search linked to him did not open; the address returned a list page. His introductions, prayers and Bill 7 committee questions were read only in part. Several votes are taken from the vote index only, without opening the transcript of the vote. The 2025 speech and vote indexes were not read. No 2026 all-candidates meeting for Maple Ridge East was found; the Maple Ridge meetings found were for the municipal election. The legislature record saved for this election lists no roles for him, so his critic role comes from caucus releases and reporting. Campaign finances and endorsements were not reviewed. The questionnaire has not been sent. Research status ## What voche.me has checked Evidence reviewed on 2026-09-30: the Elections BC candidate list and 2024 statement of votes, the legislature's 2026 speech and vote indexes, 17 transcripts from 2026, his party candidate page and the party platform page, four Conservative caucus releases, and five news reports from July to September 2026. His commitments on this page come from what he said in the legislature, in caucus releases and in reporting that quotes him. No campaign website of his own was found. Sections with no entry record that voche.me found nothing on this date. [Hansard members index, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm) [Recorded votes index, 2026](https://api.lims.leg.bc.ca/hdms/file/Index/43rd2nd/2026-Votesm.htm) 03 / Background ## Experience & community 2026 ### Conservative critic for trade and skills training Named in a caucus release of June 30, 2026, and listed as Shadow Minister for Trade and Skills Training on September 9, 2026. These are party roles; the legislature record lists no role for him. [Conservative caucus release, September 9, 2026](https://bcconservativecaucus.ca/the-b-c-conservative-winning-team/) 2024 to present ### MLA for Maple Ridge East Elected in 2024 with 12,058 votes, 47.02% of the valid vote. [Elections BC statement of votes, 2024](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf) Before 2024 ### Overhead crane industry He told the legislature he worked in the overhead bridge crane industry in B.C. for more than 30 years. This is his own account. [Hansard, May 4, 2026](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Debates/43rd2nd/20260504am-Hansard-n170.html) 04 / Questions & answers ## Questions for the candidate Proposed questions for a future interview. They have not been sent to the candidate, and no answers have been supplied. No questions and answers have been supplied. ### Have your own question? Ask Lawrence Mok directly. We send it to the campaign, and publish the reply here if we get one. 05 / About this page ## Questions about this page Facts voche.me can state about Lawrence Mok's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.

Is this an official page for Lawrence Mok?

No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Lawrence Mok's own campaign.

What party is Lawrence Mok running with?

Lawrence Mok is running for MLA with Conservative Party of BC.

Does Lawrence Mok currently hold public office?

Yes. Lawrence Mok currently serves as MLA for Maple Ridge East.

How many sources does this Lawrence Mok profile cite?

This profile lists 5 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.

Why do some questions on Lawrence Mok's page show no answer?

The "Questions & answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Lawrence Mok in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.

When is the election Lawrence Mok is running in?

The 2026 British Columbia election, including the MLA race, is decided on October 24, 2026.

06 / Candidate contributions ## Space for campaign updates ### No campaign updates yet Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added. ## Sources & transparency - [Elections BC · provincial candidate list ](https://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/GE-2026-10-24-Candidate-Website-Report.PDF)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Elections BC · statement of votes, 2024 ](https://elections.bc.ca/docs/rpt/statement-of-votes-2024-provincial-election.pdf)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Hansard members index, 2026 ](https://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard-content/Index/43rd2nd/2026-members-indexmhds.htm)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Party candidate page ](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/lawrence-mok/)Checked September 30, 2026 - [Lawrence Mok · Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/lawrencemok_mla/)Checked October 2, 2026 Missing information does not imply a candidate’s position. [Read our editorial standards.](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/about) Campaign contact ## Campaign links & contact. Find the candidate’s website, social accounts and contact information. [Party candidate page](https://conservativebc.ca/candidate/lawrence-mok/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lawrencemok_mla/) ## View more candidates. [All candidate spaces ](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates) [MLA**A'aliya Warbus**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/a-aliya-warbus) [MLA**Abraham Nordine**](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/candidates/abraham-nordine) Candidate Q&A ## Ask Lawrence Mok a question. Give your name, email and question. We send it to the campaign, and publish their answer here if we get one. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/provincial-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.