Surrey, British Columbia_Feb 2024 Summit

Booth Representatives

We provide extensive services to newcomers, refugees, immigrants, and protected persons. Our case management process assists in connecting clients with services in Canada like finding a family doctor, applying for affordable housing, receiving employment guidance, creating resumes, registering for English classes, navigating public transportation, obtaining important documents, and more!

Mosaic

Suhair Naimy

Outreach Case Manager/Group Facilitator

Mosaic

Gidion Bukiriro

Gidion Bukiriro

Outreach Case Manager for Moving Ahead Program (MAP)

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Katrina Lota 

Housing Specialist

Mainstreet Equity Corp.

I am happy to explain the apartment rental process step by step, we’re happy to welcome you to Canada! 

 

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Settling in Surrey?

Visit the Scotiabank booth to learn how you can take advantage of the StartRight™ Program for newcomers.  


Living in Surrey

Surrey, British Columbia is a growing city that offers a great community for families and an ideal location for newcomers. It has a population of 568,322 and continues to grow. Surrey is part of the Metro Vancouver Area and is only 23 km from Vancouver.

 

Job Market

Surrey's local economy is rooted in agriculture with about one-third of the land dedicated to farming. Surrey's Pacific Rim location, combined with its growing and multicultural population makes it a strong city for business. Some of the other top industries in Surrey include advanced manufacturing, supply chain, health care, and education.

                
Housing Market

 

While housing in Surrey is expensive, it's more affordable than in Vancouver. This is one reason why many people choose to live in Surrey and commute to Vancouver to work if necessary. To learn more about Surrey's rental housing market, speak to Katrina Lota from Mainstreet Equity Corp.
 

Newcomer Support

Surrey offers newcomers support through several immigrant support agencies, including DIVERSEcity. Have questions about how DIVERSEcity can help? Connect with their Settlement Services and Employment Services representatives. 

 

Participating Organizations

Mosaic
MOSAIC provides services to immigrants, refugees, and those from diverse backgrounds to help advance an inclusive and thriving Canada. Our staff and partners work together through employment, settlement, and language services to further the success and sense of belonging of newcomers and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
 
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Mainstreet Equity Corp. currently owns and manages properties exclusively throughout Western Canada, including larger portfolios in the Calgary area, Edmonton area, Lower Mainland BC, Regina, and Saskatoon, with additional buildings in Kamloops, Lethbridge, Vancouver Island, and Vernon.

 

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Scotiabank is devoted to helping newcomers like you establish your banking needs right away so you can settle into your new life and country sooner! Whether you want to learn how to open a Canadian bank account, transfer money back home, save on banking fees, and more, you’ll find solutions here. And when you arrive in Canada, you can connect with a financial advisor to set up your accounts.