Metro Vancouver’s updated projections confirm what our members are already experiencing; growth in the region is slowing, but it is not stopping. Even at 42,500 new residents per year, the demands on Surrey and the South of Fraser for housing, jobs, transit, and services will remain significant.
For the business community, a slower forecast does not lessen need for increased investment. Employers continue to face labour shortages, rising costs, and infrastructure constraints. With immigration expected to account for 90% of new population growth, our region must be ready to attract, retain, and support a diverse workforce.
At the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade, the challenge is less about whether growth is fast or slow, and more about whether we are planning effectively for it. Governments must continue to prioritize housing supply, efficient transit, and economic infrastructure so that this region remains competitive and livable.
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Aman Parmar
604.634.0345 | aman@businessinsurrey.com
