Mike Farnworth

Today we are praying for Mike Farnworth, member for Port Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

Father, we thank you for the obvious trust and esteem the consitituents of this riding hold for Mr. Farnworth. We are reminded of his many years of faithful service, to the people of this province in the numerous position held as a Cabinet Minister. His service in foreign countries to build democractic governance programs in one-party systems is exemplary, and indicative of his passion to preserve the blessings of freedomfor others, we all enjoy in Canada.

We pray he will continue to know the blessings of God in his chosen profession.


Grant him wisdom , knowledge and an understanding heart, as he continues to serve the people of this province, with excellence.



Mike Farnworth was first elected as the MLA for Port Coquitlam Burke Mountain in 1991, and re-elected in 1996. Mike was re-elected again as MLA for this constituency on May 17, 2005.
Mike is the Opposition House Leader, and serves as Opposition Critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Mike also served the people of Port Coquitlam as a three term City Councillor. During his time as the MLA for Port Coquitlam he served in numerous Cabinet positions, including Minister of Health and Minister of Social Development and Economic Security.

From 2001 to 2004, Mike worked in Bulgaria, the Balkans and most recently Iraq on democratic governance programs to help build multiparty democracies in former one-party states.

Mike was raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived there for over 30 years.