Larry Neufeld is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) since 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, he represents the electoral district of Peace River South.
Early life and career Neufeld was raised in northern Saskatchewan as the eldest son of a first-generation farmer. He has earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering and undertook graduate studies in the same field.
At 29 years old, Neufeld was appointed Vice President of Western Canada's largest environmental remediation contractor. He founded his own company in 2006. He is also a former Reserve Infantry Platoon Commander.
As of 2024, Neufeld resides in Peace River South, along with his wife and three children.
Political career Neufeld has previously supported the People's Party of Canada (PPC). In 2021, he donated $400 to the party, and in 2022, he donated $400 to PPC leader Maxime Bernier's riding association in Beauce.
In November 2023, Neufeld was nominated as the Conservative Party of BC's candidate for the riding of Peace River South. Neufeld declined to attend the planned election forum in his riding, prompting incumbent BC United candidate Mike Bernier to criticize his absence. However, Neufeld stated that his focus during the campaign period was to "engage with voters directly at the doors".
Neufeld went on to win a seat in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia with 69.8% of the votes, unseating incumbent Mike Bernier, who ran as an independent after BC United suspended its campaign. Following the election, Neufeld was appointed to the official opposition's shadow cabinet as critic for natural gas and LNG.
Electoral record
References
See also
43rd Parliament of British Columbia
External links
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia profile