The newly proposed federal electoral boundary changes are not being met kindly in Surrey. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission published its report outlining proposed changes to the federal electoral boundaries for British Columbia. The proposed changes still need to be approved by the federal government. But the Surrey Board of Trade is vehemently against the proposed changes.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – The newly proposed federal electoral boundary changes are not being met kindly in Surrey.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission published its report outlining proposed changes to the federal electoral boundaries for British Columbia. The proposed changes still need to be approved by the federal government.

But the Surrey Board of Trade is vehemently against the proposed changes.

“We disagree with the recommended redistribution of electoral boundaries because some Surrey Members of Parliament will have to focus on two cities instead of one, limiting the focus and attention that Surrey requires from the Federal Government for city-building infrastructure investments,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “South Surrey neighbourhoods, Fraser Heights, Tynehead, and Port Kells will all be redistributed to other cities, in terms of federal political representation, because of population density. The changes would remove many parts of Surrey and incorporate them into neighbouring cities.”

Under the proposed changes, South Surrey would lose land to Delta, cutting a community off from the city.

As well, Fraser Heights and Tynehead/Port Kells would be split from Surrey and added to the Langley Township – a city that has been densifying rapidly.