Mario Canseco's analysis reveals limited backing for a full Metro Vancouver megacity, with stronger interest in smaller regional mergers, especially in the Fraser Valley, based on a Research Co. poll. (148 characters)
A Research Co. survey indicates weak support among Metro Vancouver residents for creating a single megacity through full amalgamation. Higher approval emerges for targeted mergers, such as combining the Langleys, where around 70% express favor. Fraser Valley areas show greater enthusiasm for two specific amalgamation proposals compared to the broader region.
We need to go to the Fraser Valley to witness higher support for two amalgamation ideas. Most Metro Vancouverites like the ...
Smaller mergers, like those involving New Westminster, White Rock, and Tsawwassen, gain traction due to stable tax bases and expansion limits. Burnaby residents value preserving low property taxes, debt-free status, and local priorities over integration with Vancouver. Political differences among cities like Surrey, Vancouver, and Burnaby complicate larger unifications.