To say that Surrey’s population is very diverse is an understatement – 43% of residents have a first language other than English making it one of the most dynamic cities in the region. Walk around Surrey these days and you get a more cosmopolitan feel, a sense of connectivity with the opportunities presented by being linked to cities and countries around the world.
According to Mayor Watts, cities are exciting places where ideas are born and where creativity thrives.Surrey’s diversity led Watts to launch a Business Mission to India. “I wanted to leverage the strong ties many Surrey business leaders have in India – the untapped potential for trade and investment is enormous.”.
Bruce Hayne, who is running for Council on Watts’ Surrey First coalition, believes that Surrey is making all the right moves to succeed in a more competitive and changing global economy.
Hayne believes that Surrey has the winning formula for a strong job market in the future. “We have two of the busiest borders crossings in Canada, a large port facility, a low tax base and some of the best industrial land in the region, which, when combined with our diverse and talented workforce, gives us a significant strategic advantage over other cities.”