Diversity & It's Unfortunate Ties To Overpopulation Within Impoverished Areas.
Surrey; Diversity - Overpopulation..
--- Cameron Frame, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey has always been known for it's diverse and large population numbers, though as of recently we can observe a clearly extreme increase in population due to large numbers of newly emigrated individuals into BC, specifically Surrey.
--- This is disproportionate to the percentage of housed and financially stable families within the city.
Postal Code: V3W 3M7
Census Tract: 9330185.21
Population: 568,322
Findings as of 2021
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| Map of Newton, Surrey BC..2021. |
2. Many people do not speak either Canadian official languages(37,925)
3. A large increase in immigrants / non permanent residents has increased over the past 10 years(39,905)
4. Many of said immigrants moved to Canada later in life, specifically 25-44(104,885)
5. A significantly large number of Surrey residents are considered low income / a part of income inequality(562,560)
6. A significantly lower amount of citizens are residing in private households(185,670)
--- This lets the question arise, how come our city is allowing the number of immigrants and or tenporary residents to rapidly rise when the city itself is already known for it's poverty/housing crisis among all citizens? ---
This is not to say that we should completely shut down or demonize immigration/minority groups, as the rapid incline of immigration and rapid decline of private housing affects not only white Canadians but the one's immigrating here as well.
Although I've already suspected this discrepancy, as i've grown up in Surrey and watched it change over a long period of time due to several deeply systemic reasons, it is still shocking to observe in written numeric form.
Thanks for pointing that out—it’s such an important topic. Surrey’s housing and income challenges are real, and adding newcomers and immigrants to the mix makes things more complex.i liked how you framed it as a broader issue that effects everyone equally, instead of demeaning the immigrants. I also liked how you mentioned that you don't want immigration to shut down completely because some people might take it offensively.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a solid analysis, and I appreciate you highlighting how immigration, poverty, housing, and diversity intersect rather than treating them as separate issues. It really draws attention to how complicated and systemic these challenges are. You made some strong points, especially about how both newcomers and long term residents are affected. Overall it was a clear and insightful post!
ReplyDeleteIt highlights attention to a significant conflict between Surrey's continued problems with housing and income inequality and its fast immigration-driven growth. The main issue is not immigration per se, but rather poor infrastructure, planning, and investments in affordable housing. Like long-time inhabitants, immigrant families frequently experience the most severe effects of these structural problems.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really thought provoking analysis, Cameron. It’s interesting to see the numbers behind Surrey’s rapid population growth and how it connects to housing and income challenges. I appreciate how you approach the topic carefully, recognizing immigration’s value while highlighting systemic issues.
ReplyDeleteThis assessment on Surrey emphasizes the rising conflict between its celebrated diversity and the problems of fast population increase. It was shocking that the increase in immigration, particularly among those arriving later in life, has placed pressure on housing and income systems. Many locals experience linguistic challenges and financial instability, which affects both immigrants and long-term residents.
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