Lynne Block 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, she represents the electoral district of West Vancouver-Capilano.
Early life and career Block immigrated to Canada from England as a child and grew up in British Columbia. She attended the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she obtained a Bachelor's degree and later earned a Master's degree in Education Administration.
Her career included teaching, training, and professional development roles at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. She has received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.
Block co-founded an educational consulting company that focused on research-based learning, corporate social responsibility, and collaborative leadership.
Prior to her election, Block served as a school trustee for the West Vancouver school district.
Block has also been a board member of the North Shore Youth Justice and Family Court Committee, as well as the British Columbia United Nations Representative for Women Educators International. She has held volunteer roles with organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, the British Columbia Paraplegic Society, and Violence Against Women In Relationships.
Political career In the 2024 provincial election, Block was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for West Vancouver-Capilano, representing the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Following her election as MLA, Block was named to the Conservative shadow cabinet as critic for education.
Electoral history
See also 43rd Parliament of British Columbia
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