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Port Moody-Burquitlam · British Columbia

4 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Freddy Rawji

Freddy Rawji was born and raised in Port Moody, where he graduated as Port Moody Secondary School's 2010 valedictorian. He earned a BSc in Economics from the University of Victoria and built a career in engineering and construction-management recruitment, including helping RAM Consulting scale from 15 to 100 people and launching its electric-vehicle charging infrastructure design service. In December 2020 he founded Torus Talent, a recruitment and leadership consulting firm he has grown to 20 staff and $5 million in annual revenue.

John McEwen Elected — unofficial result

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Rick Glumac

Rick Glumac was elected MLA for Port Moody-Burquitlam (formerly Port Moody-Coquitlam) in 2017, 2020 and 2024 and serves as B.C.'s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies. An SFU electronics engineering graduate, he worked in the tech sector on animated films and video games and served as a Port Moody city councillor (2011-2017).

Wei Chou

Wei Chou is an entrepreneur and supply chain professional who founded a Vancouver-based technology startup in 2019 and grew it to $1.7 million in revenue. He grew up in Port Moody after coming to Canada in 1997 and has worked with Local 40, the hotel workers union. He now mentors entrepreneurs through Innovation UBC, Lab2Market and New Ventures BC, and helped coordinate delivery of 20,000 masks and gowns to frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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John McEwen Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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McEwen commits to a new state-of-the-art MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody.

  • Commits a Conservative government to a new state-of-the-art MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital
  • Says the NDP failed to deliver the MRI services Tri-Cities residents need
  • Cites doubled diagnostic wait times under the NDP
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“For 9 years, David Eby and the NDP have not delivered the MRI services that our residents desperately need. A new Conservative Government will deliver a new state-of-the-art MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital.”

Source: Conservative Party of BC will build a new middle school in Burke Mountain and invest in a new MRI machine at Eagle Ridge Hospital · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Rick Glumac BC NDP

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Wants strong public health services.

  • Calls for strong public health services.
  • Helped coordinate sourcing and delivery of 20,000 surgical masks, N95 respirators and hospital gowns for frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19.
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“I am running to address the cost of living crisis, sustainable economic development, strong public health services, resilient communities, good jobs, and investment for the infrastructure we will need.”

Source: Wei Chou - Port Moody-Burquitlam - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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John McEwen Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Rick Glumac BC NDP

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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John McEwen Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Rick Glumac BC NDP

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Running to address the cost-of-living crisis.

  • Names the cost of living crisis among his reasons for running.
  • Entrepreneur and supply-chain professional; believes economic policy should put people and communities ahead of short-term profits.
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“I am running to address the cost of living crisis, sustainable economic development, strong public health services, resilient communities, good jobs, and investment for the infrastructure we will need.”

Source: Wei Chou - Port Moody-Burquitlam - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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John McEwen Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Rick Glumac BC NDP

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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Glumac says quantum research investment brings researchers and industry together to create high-quality B.C. jobs.

  • Says quantum research investment brings researchers and industry together for high-quality B.C. jobs
  • Ties the investments to the Look West strategy and North American tech competitiveness
  • Minister-role statement (2026, pre-writ), not campaign material — flagged
“Investing in Canadian quantum research is key to a stronger, more innovative future with real economic opportunities for homegrown talent. These investments bring researchers, industry, communities and governments together to solve big challenges. This is what our Look West strategy is all about: growing the industries that will define tomorrow, creating meaningful, high-quality jobs in B.C., and ensuring we continue to lead and compete in North America's rapidly evolving tech economy.”

(reported remarks)

Source: B.C. government release — quantum research funding (news.gov.bc.ca)

Confidence:High

Glumac says early-stage demo funding helps B.C. tech firms bridge the gap to commercial success.

  • Says early-stage demo funding helps B.C. tech firms prove solutions and bridge the gap to commercial success
  • Ties the program to the Look West economic strategy
  • Minister-role statement (Sept 2026, pre-writ), not campaign material — flagged
“For B.C. businesses, one of the biggest challenges can be moving an innovative technology from development to commercial success. The Early-Stage Demonstration Call helps companies bridge that gap by providing opportunities to prove their solutions in real-world operating environments, build credibility with customers and investors, and accelerate growth. This type of support is how our government is acting on the commitments we made through our Look West Strategy and will help grow our economy.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Helping B.C. companies showcase their new tech (Innovate BC) · September 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Wants sustainable economic development and good jobs.

  • Calls for sustainable economic development and good jobs.
  • Mentors entrepreneurs through Innovation UBC, Lab2Market and New Ventures BC; interested in social enterprise and clean technology.
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“I am running to address the cost of living crisis, sustainable economic development, strong public health services, resilient communities, good jobs, and investment for the infrastructure we will need.”

Source: Wei Chou - Port Moody-Burquitlam - BC Green Party

Confidence:High

Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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John McEwen Conservative PartyElected — unofficial result

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Rick Glumac BC NDP

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Wei Chou BC Green Party

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

Freddy Rawji CentreBC

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