Holy God, we lift up MLA Chow to You and ask for Your favour over his life. Grant him strength to continue doing the work You’ve set before him. Lord, we pray for an abundance of peace, joy, and love for George and his family. Help him stay attuned to Your voice and Your guidance in this season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
George Chow was elected MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview in 2017, 2020 and again in 2024. Prior to that, he served two terms on Vancouver City Council from 2005 to 2011. He serves as Minister of Citizens’ Services. Born in China, he completed primary school in Hong Kong and settled in Vancouver in 1965. George grew up in the Downtown Eastside and attended Britannia and Gladstone Secondary Schools. He graduated from UBC in mechanical engineering in 1975 and had a 30-year career with BC Hydro in power generation. George is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, and a Fellow of Engineers Canada. He has also served on many community organizations as a volunteer including: the Urban Spirit Foundation, Vancouver Public Library Board, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC, Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver, Vancouver Chinatown Merchants Association, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., and various family associations.