Father, we bring before You the Hon. Amrik Virk, MLA for Surrey-Tynehead and Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizen’s Services. Lord, You know every one of our days before even one of them comes into being; You have been there at every twist and turn along the Hon. Virk’s path and You have brought him to his present place. We pray You would reveal a greater sense of purpose and calling than he has known thus far and answer the deepest questions he may have. We ask that You would reveal mysteries to him and show him Your mighty hand through it all. Bless him and his family with good health. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amrik Virk was appointed as Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services on December 18, 2014. Previously he served as Minister of Advanced Education from June 2013, after being elected as MLA in the riding of Surrey-Tynehead in the 2013 Provincial General Election.
Born in India, Virk moved with his family to Williams Lake, B.C. when he was five years old.
After the completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Economics and History at Simon Fraser University, Virk joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1987. After an extensive career in a variety of policing roles including sharpshooter with Emergency Response Teams, he retired at the rank of inspector in 2013. Virk is a recipient of two bravery awards, including a Commissioner’s Commendation, as well as The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal.
Virk also spent six years on the board of directors of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation and served on the board of Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Virk lives in Surrey with his wife Jatinder. They have been married for more than 25 years and have three daughters.