Larry Barzelai is a family physician, who has practiced in Vancouver for many years. He is active  within the Jewish community and chairs the annual Public Speaking Contest. He is a board member of CAPE (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) and chair of the BC branch. Some of CAPE's goals have been to oppose the developing fracking/LNG industry in BC; to encourage public transportation and active transportation (walking and cycling); and to encourage greater experiences in nature. All of these goals are in the context of promoting better health for the individual and for society.