Immigrants to Canada generally have lower incomes than Canadian-born residents when they first arrive. Over time, they become more established and eventually catch up to their...

Individuals with low income have inadequate resources for basic needs, maintaining a healthy standard of living, and enabling a sense of security and full participation in...

As land value increase over time, areas zoned for industrial use face pressure from commercial and residential development. Many businesses, such as warehousing and water-borne...

The number of business units within and across industry sectors is essential to understanding economic activity in the city. Analyzing shifts and changes over time can assist...

The availability of locally-based employment opportunities provide social benefits by creating more complete communities where residents can spend less time commuting and more...

Approximately one-third of Surrey's land base is agricultural land, consisting of about 10,000 hectares of lowlands surrounding the Serpentine, the Nicomekl, and the Campbell...

Individuals with post-secondary education are more competitive in the job market, have better job opportunities, and have higher earnings than a high school graduate. The number...

Post-secondary education includes academic undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs; vocational, career, and technical certificate programs; apprenticeship programs in...

Culture is an essential tool in understanding the values, shared meanings, and goals of residents within a community. The arts, culture and sports industries are economic...

Individuals with low income have inadequate resources for basic needs, maintaining a healthy standard of living, and enabling a sense of security and full participation in...

Farming is a key contributor to the economic base of the community. Farming in Surrey provides income to farm businesses, generates significant economic activity, and provides...

The number of employees in all sectors is essential to understanding economic activity in Surrey. Analyzing shifts and changes over time can assist the City in continuing to...

Home ownership offers many advantages. It provides some financial security in the form of capital appreciation when housing prices increase. Owning a home can be a stable way of...

The availability of office and industrial space is essential for fostering a dynamic and competitive business environment. The vacancy rate is a measure of market strength that...

The majority of people with low income are employed, but have inadequate wages. They often work long hours or multiple jobs to pay for basic necessities. The result can be...

Immigrants are more likely to be unemployed than Canadian-born residents, even though they are more likely to have post-secondary education. New immigrants face many job market...

Rental housing is important for building diverse communities. It provides affordable housing to lower income households as well as for people at different stages of life....

Individuals with post-secondary education are more competitive in the job market, have better job opportunities, and have higher earnings than a high school graduate. Although...