Surrey is home to a population of more than 680,000 and is on track to surpass Vancouver as B.C.'s biggest city within a decade.
Surrey's mayor is "very disappointed" with the latest B.C. provincial budget, stating it contains "nothing there for Surrey," particularly regarding education funding. While the province claims investments are being made, details are absent from the budget. The opposition leader accuses the province of treating Surrey as a "second-class city," highlighting needs like a children's hospital and more education spaces. The mayor also expressed concern about the lack of budget provisions to address potential economic impacts from trade disputes with the U.S.
