Lawrence Loh

Lawrence C. Loh is a Canadian physician best known for having served as Medical Officer of Health for the Regional Municipality of Peel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He was also the sixth Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Early life and education

Loh grew up in London, Ontario to Malaysian parents of Chinese descent. He grew up speaking English at home and not Mandarin. He was appointed as the interim Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region in March 2020 before occupying the position permanently a few months later. as well as an Amazon Fulfillment Facility closed, both of which were accomplished through section 22 orders.

During Asian Heritage Month in May 2021, Loh was recognized in the Senate of Canada by Senator Victor Oh. In his intervention, Senator Oh hailed Loh as a hero in the community, citing that Loh's "forward thinking and resolve [...] were instrumental in containing COVID-19 transmission in one of the country's hardest Regions."

The Key to the City of Mississauga was presented to Loh on March 3, 2022, by Mayor Bonnie Crombie to recognize his role in the city's pandemic response.