Rick Glumac

BCNDP Candidate for Port Moody-Burquitlam. Former B.C. Minister of State for AI & New Techs; former Parl. Sec. for Tech, former Port Moody City Councilor

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On Sunday, I enjoyed talking with so many local folks throughout @CityofPoMo's Car Free Day.

I want to thank all the dedicated volunteers and organizers of both events, who put so much work and time into creating a weekend to remember!

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This weekend was incredible! Two community-building events back-to-back, and it was a pleasure to be there for both.

On Saturday, I celebrated our diversity and the cultural cuisines of the world at the @BcDumplingfest with my colleagues.

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BC has declared a provincial state of emergency due to regional wildfires. Please avoid non-essential travel to the Summerland area. If you must travel there, be alert to rapidly changing situations @EmergencyInfoBC & @DriveBC.

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(3/3) Recently, I had the opportunity to address those doing that work at the NextGEN Summit, and talked about how our government is investing in talent, supporting businesses to adopt technology, as well as helping innovative companies grow and create jobs right here at home.

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(1/3) Our government is focused on making B.C. the best place in Canada to invest, build and grow. As part of our #LookWest strategy, we want to double the size of B.C.’s tech sector over the next decade.

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(2/3) To do that, it will take entrepreneurs, founders, investors and innovators who are building companies, creating jobs, solving problems and finding new ways to grow.

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To make sure you're ready for a wildfire emergency, please read the Wildfire Preparedness Guide: https://t.co/8wUKMhIz2G

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I'm relieved to see that the wildfire near Belcarra and Anmore is being contained so quickly and that the evacuation order has been rescinded. Thank you to all our brave firefighters for their hard work in keeping our communities safe.

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I encourage everyone to get the BC Wildfire Service App, or to check the BC Wildfire Service Map online for updates on evolving wildfire conditions and evacuation orders: https://t.co/CUp93kdbCH

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(3/3) As well as what our government is doing to help support growth in the tech sector, while at the same time ensuring that we are a model for responsible AI.

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(1/3) Thank you to the BC + AI Ecosystem for the opportunity to come speak at your community meet up earlier this summer. Through our #LookWest strategy we are positioning AI and quantum as priority sectors for economic growth.

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(2/3) It was great to be able to talk with those in attendance about the innovative companies and groundbreaking research that is happening right here at home.

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Another BIG step in our plan to address the doctor shortage facing our healthcare system.

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Today the next generation of doctors starts classes at the new SFU Medical School - a major step in our plan to strengthen healthcare for British Columbians.

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(4/4) Thank you to Michael Kim, VGH Foundation Gala Youth Community Leader for your leadership in organizing the event, as well as to all those in attendance for this important conversation.

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(1/4) Our government’s #LookWest strategy identifies AI and life sciences as priority sectors for economic growth, and through programs such as the Integrated Marketplace continues to invest in AI research and support healthcare use cases.

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(3/4) The event brought together researchers, policymakers, as well as leaders and innovators in the health and tech sectors to discuss where the opportunities are for AI in patient care, drug discovery and treatment.

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(2/2) Ensuring that Made-in-Canada quantum computing research and innovation continues to grow our economy, as well as help safeguard our cybersecurity, defence and digital sovereignty.

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(1/2) B.C. is a global leader in quantum computing. Through our #LookWest strategy, we plan to double the size of the sector over the next 10 years.

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Quantum technologies open new opportunities for people and businesses in BC - from stronger cybersecurity to advances in health/clean energy.

We asked Lisa Lambert, inaugural CEO of Quantum Industry Canada, why the years ahead are pivotal as these tools move into real-world use.

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(2/2) ILM has been on the cutting edge of visual effects for decades and it was interesting to learn how they are utilizing new technologies in their production workflows. Organizations such as ILM help put B.C. on the map as a creative industries hub.

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(1/2) Was very cool to tour @ILMVFX to see first hand all the amazing work they do in the creative arts. ILM’s Vancouver office is the organizations largest, with over 1,000 employees working on some of the biggest projects in film and television.