Augustine Lal was born and raised in Fiji. After becoming a certified accountant, he worked in Fiji until 1969 when he emigrated to Vancouver. He became a certified public accountant and worked in Canada with various companies. When he first moved to Vancouver he played soccer with Fijian Canadian Society.
He has been active in the Catholic community, serving on the council of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Jude’s as well as serving with Knights of Columbus working in the financial department and various volunteer work.
He has volunteered with the South Vancouver Community policing for more than 20 years and has been part of the Fiji Foundation Society for over 40 years.
Augustine has been involved in the Cedar Cottage Neighborhood House and Saint Vincent Nursing homes for many years and currently runs the Men’s Group program at South Vancouver Neighborhood house. He is also a member of the Seniors Hub Council at South Vancouver Neighborhood house as well.
He is married and has a son, and two grandkids who all live in Vancouver. He and his wife sponsored many of their siblings to come over to Vancouver as well.
Augustine enjoys reading books and has always enjoyed sports whether through playing soccer or field hockey or following football and golf.