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April/May 2025 – B.C.'s Most Resilient Cities

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ABBOTSFORD STATS: • 164,000 RESIDENTS • 11.6% POPULATION GROWTH 2016-2021 • 5 TH LARGEST CITY IN BC • THE LARGEST CITY OUTSIDE OF METRO VANCOUVER • $780 MILLION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION • 2,000 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPROVED • 7,700+ BUSINESSES • 1,250+ FARMS Visit abbotsford.ca/economicdevelopment to learn why investing in Abbotsford is your best move. Abbotsford's vibrant, diverse and balanced economy is the engine that drives growth in the Fraser Valley. Major economic sectors include aerospace, agriculture, film, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and transportation. Our strategic location, connectivity to major transportation networks, and proximity to Asia-Pacific ports makes Abbotsford ideal for international companies entering the North American market and domestic companies seeking a gateway to take advantage of Canada's extensive network of free trade agreements with the world's largest economies. A B B O T S F O R D T H E E CO N O M I C H U B O F T H E F R AS E R VA L L E Y

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