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City of Surrey BC - City Hall Services for Business · Residents · Visitors - go to www.surrey.ca

Mayor Diane Watts, photo, welcomes visitors to SURREY BC 12 th largest city in Canada and 2nd largest city in BC5

City of Surrey, Major Diane Watt welcomes visitors to BC's 2nd largest city and 12th largest in Canada.  Surrey,recorded a a growth in population from 347,820 in 2001 - to - 394,976 in 2006 Census, ie a 13.6% increase.

Go to www.surrey.ca



City of Surrey Economic [Business] Development Office overview of Surrey & Business Envioronment Opportunities

City of Surrey, business development  support services

"...Economic Development staff are dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs alike succeed in today's ever-changing business market. Whether you're thinking about opening a business, formulating your business plan, or undergoing change in an established business, the Economic Development Office has the expertise and connections to help your ideas move forward.

With the reality of business competition, constant change and the increasing complexity of today's business challenges, the Economic Development Office can be an additional resource in keeping you abreast of current trends. Our service is free, with all enquiries treated in strict confidence." [go to site for more into surrey.ca/



Surrey Population General Statistics

  • The city of Surrey, BC population in 2006 was 394,976  (a 13.6% increase over 2001)
       [Province of BC in 2006 was 4,113,487 (a 5.3% increase over 2001)]
  • Surrey's population in 2001 was 347,820
       [Province[Province of BC in 2001 was 3,907,738]

  • [data from Statistics Canada · Statistique Canada www.statcan.gc.ca 2009.08.20]

Statistics Canada Graphic of Table showing Visible Minorites that are a Significant Part of the Population of Surrey

Statistics on Visible Minorities in Surrey from Statistics Canada based on 2006  Census Data - This graphic is partial copy from www.statcan.gc.ca Visible minority population characteristics Surrey, City British Columbia Total 	Male 	Female 	Total 	Male 	Female Total population-- 	392,450  	193,750  	198,700  	  	4,074,380  	1,998,385  	2,075,995 Total visible minority population85 	181,005  	89,195  	91,810  	  	1,008,855  	484,110  	524,750       Chinese 	20,210  	9,965  	10,240  	  	407,225  	195,325  	211,900  South Asian-- 	107,810  	53,730  	54,080  	  	262,290  	130,065  	132,225 Black 	5,015  	2,535  	2,475  	  	28,315  	14,915  	13,395 Filipino 	16,555  	7,470  	9,085  	  	88,075  	37,070  	51,005 Latin American 	3,785  	1,755  	2,035  	  	28,965  	13,385  	15,575 Southeast Asian87 	9,240  	4,550  	4,685  	  	40,685  	19,780  	20,910 Arab 	1,805  	940  	865  	  	8,635  	4,670  	3,965 West Asian88 	1,790  	950  	840  	  	29,810  	15,445  	14,360 Korean 	7,665  	3,720  	3,945  	  	50,490  	24,170  	26,320 Japanese 	2,090  	1,025  	1,065  	  	35,060  	14,950  	20,115 Visible minority, n.i.e.-- 	655  	315  	335  	  	3,880  	1,985  	1,900  Multiple visible minority  -- 	4,395  	2,235  	2,160  	  	25,420  	12,345  	13,070 Not a visible minority-- 	211,445  	104,555  	106,890  	  	3,065,525  	1,514,275  	1,551,250

Statistics Canada 2006 reports use the above terms for different visible minority groups:

  • "South Asian" - e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc
  • "Southeast Asian" - e.g. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian, etc.
  • "West Asian" - e.g., Iranian, Afghan, etc.
  • Note: "Arab" is in its own category

Community Educational K to 12 and College-Univeristy Services

Surrey School Board - School District 36
www.sd36.bc.ca

School District No. 36 (Surrey)
14225 56th Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3X 3A3
Phone: (604) 596-7733

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

E-mail: switchboard@kwantlen.ca Telephone:604.599.2100

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 - 72nd Ave
Surrey, B.C.
V3W2M8


Sprott-Shaw Community College - Surrey

SprottShaw.com

Surrey Campus
#217 - 9801 King George Hwy
Surrey, BC V3T 2W4
Tel: 604-583-1004

Surrey Senior's Centres



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Surrey Information &Services

Map of Surrey and its position relative  to municipalities closest to the City of Vancouver

  • Maps - of Metro Vancouver member municipalites, including Surrey


Lawyers Services


CRIMINAL DEFENSE & PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS Dil Gosal, Surrey based, Criminal Defense Lawyer and Personal Injury Lawyer , licensed to practice in both BC and Washington state

Dil Gosal,
B.A., J.D., M.L.L.

BC Lawyer & Washington State Attorney

* D.U.I. charges
* Personal Injury & ICBC Claims Disputes
* Fluent in English & Punjabi
* Toll Free 1.800.DUI-ATTORNEY
* Local phone: 604.598.1118
Surrey Offices GosalLaw.com



Renee Aldana, LLB practising family law and personal injury law in Surrey

Renée Aldana, B.A., LL.B.



Stuart Koop, LLB, Civil litigator, with emphasis on family law

Stuart Koop, B.A., LL.B.

 ·Personal Injury Law
 ·Civil Litigation

Surrey Office



Gordon Zenk,
BA LLB &
Shelina Shariff,
BSc JD

Personal injury ICBC disputes lawyers with 35 years experience:
Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Familiar with German, Spanish & Punjabi

Surrey served from Burnaby offices and website LearnZenk.com



Saba Naqvi, Vancouver lawyer practising Canada Immigration Law as well as California USA Immigration Law

Saba Naqvi,
BA JD



Downtown Vancouver Office



Surrey Real Estate Property Transfers, Conveyancing Lawyer


Mary-Jane Wilson, LLB

Wilson & Rasmussen LLP
300, 15127 - 100th Ave
Surrey, B.C., V3R 0N9
Tel: (604) 583 - 7917
Email: wilsonrasmussen.com



Reference Web Info About Surrey


Renee Aldana, LLB practising family law and personal injury law in Surrey

RENÉE ALDANA
B.A. LL.B.
focuses on family law and personal injury law
Associate Lawyer with Greig, Wilson & Rasmussen LLP.in Surrey.

Renée Aldana, BA, LL.B., an associate lawyer with Greig, Wilson & Rasmussen LLP. Renée practices primarily in the area of family law and personal injury, but also branches out to various aspects of civil litigation.  Renée has experience in family law matters both in the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia.  Renée prides herself on assisting families in resolving their family law matters reasonably and amicably when possible and through the courts when necessary.  Prior to being called to the Bar in British Columbia, Renée had the opportunity to assist lawyers in both Ontario and Saskatchewan in their family law practices. 

Contact Information:
Renée Aldana, associate lawyer
SOUTH COAST LAW GROUP
#6,  15243 - 91st Avenue
Surrey, B.C., V3R 8P8
Tel:  604-496-5096
Web: www.southcoastlaw.ca


Stuart Koop, LLB, Civil litigator, with emphasis on family law

STUART KOOP B.A., LL.B.

Stuart Koop completed his B.A. in Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia in 2003.  He attended law school at the University of Manitoba from 2004 - 2007, where he received academic honours in Trust Law, Administrative Law and Advocacy. During his time in Winnipeg, Stuart volunteered with Legal Aid and the Manitoba Bar Association's Mentorship Program.  In May 2007, Stuart joined Greig, Wilson & Rasmussen LLP as an articled student. During his articling year, Stuart worked with the partners on both barrister and solicitor matters. He was called to the British Columbia bar in May 2008. Stuart works primarily as a litigator, with an emphasis in family law.

Stuart Koop
SOUTH COAST LAW GROUP
#6,  15243 - 91st Avenue
Surrey, B.C., V3R 8P8
Tel:  604-496-5096
Web: www.southcoastlaw.ca

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Surrey Pulbic Libary & Branch Libraries:
www.spl.surrey.bc.ca

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Surrey Public Libary system

Surrey Memorial Hospital

13750 96th Ave.
Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
Phone: 604-581-2211

Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation Information

"Surrey Memorial Hospital - Quick Facts:

  • Second largest hospital in British Columbia
  • Busiest emergency department in British Columbia
  • Regional referral centre for specialized paediatrics and maternity care, surgical care, cancer care, renal care, and sleep disorders
  • Biggest single-room maternity unit in British Columbia
  • 10-bed Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit - the first of its kind in the Fraser Valley
  • Surrey Memorial Hospital is one of thirteen hospitals in Fraser Health. Fraser Health services more than 1.5 million people in an area that stretches from Burnaby to Boston Bar; divided into three service areas - North, East, South - Surrey Memorial Hospital is located in Fraser South.
[quote fr. www.fraserhealth.ca/...HosptialServices... 09.08.19


SURREY REFERENCE INFORMATION WEB SITES

  • Surrey Court Services (Provincial Court)
    14340 - 57 Avenue,
    Surrey, BC V3X 1B2
    Tel: 604-572-2200

  • ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE - RCMP - Gendarmerie royale du Canada

    Surrey RCMP Detachment - Main Office
    14355 57th Ave., Surrey, BC
    Phone:  604-599-0502
    Website: Surrey RCMP Detachment Offices


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Table: SURREY vs British Columbia - Visible minority population characteristics
 Figure
Visible minority population characteristics
Surrey, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population84 392,450 193,750 198,700   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population85 181,005 89,195 91,810   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 20,210 9,965 10,240   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian86 107,810 53,730 54,080   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 5,015 2,535 2,475   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 16,555 7,470 9,085   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 3,785 1,755 2,035   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian87 9,240 4,550 4,685   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 1,805 940 865   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian88 1,790 950 840   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 7,665 3,720 3,945   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 2,090 1,025 1,065   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e.89 655 315 335   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority90 4,395 2,235 2,160   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority91 211,445 104,555 106,890   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
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Credits/Copyright Notes: The above table information is taken from the Statistics Canada website www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006.......Visible minority on 2009.08.24

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