BETTER FOR BUSINESS • BETTER FOR LIFE

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CHILLIWACK
BETTER FOR BUSINESS • BETTER FOR LIFE
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Attracting and Facilitating Economic Growth
This Community Profile has been produced by the
Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO),
the organization responsible for the City of Chilliwack’s
economic growth. CEPCO’s primary role includes:
• Assisting businesses with expansion and relocation
• Marketing Chilliwack as an appealing destination for
business and investment
• Working to maintain and create local employment
With a mission to strengthen Chilliwack’s economy,
the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO)
helps both new and existing business grow and prosper.
Contact CEPCO to learn more.
FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION, RELOCATION
OR SUPPORT PROGRAMS, CONTACT:
1.800.561.8803 • 604.792.7839
[email protected]
W: chilliwackeconomicpartners.com
FOR BUILDING APPROVALS, LICENSES
AND PERMITS, CONTACT:
604.792.9311
[email protected]
W: chilliwack.com
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OVERVIEW ..............................................
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• LOCATION . . .............................................
• CLIMATE .................................................
• QUALITY OF LIFE ......................................
• ADVANTAGES
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DEMOGRAPHICS .................................... 8
• POPULATION. . .......................................... 9
• HOUSEHOLDS .. ........................................ 10
• LANGUAGE & ETHNICITY .......................... 11
• RELIGION . . ............................................. 12
AMENITIES ............................................ 13
• EDUCATION . . .......................................... 14
• HEALTHCARE .. ......................................... 15
• SAFETY & SECURITY ................................. 16
• SPORTS & RECREATION ............................ 17
• LEISURE & CULTURE ................................. 18
• ATTRACTIONS ......................................... 19
INFRASTRUCTURE ................................ 20
• TRANSPORTATION . . ................................. 21
• UTILITIES ............................................... 22
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS . . ......................... 23
• MEDIA . . ................................................. 24
ECONOMICS .......................................... 30
• LIVING COSTS . . ....................................... 31
• BUSINESS COSTS ..................................... 32
• BUSINESS LICENCES ................................. 33
• INCOME & INSURANCE ............................ 34
• DEVELOPMENT COSTS .............................. 35
• TAXATION .............................................. 36
DEVELOPMENT ..................................... 37
• HIGHLIGHTS . . ......................................... 38
• INDUSTRIAL ........................................... 39
• COMMERCIAL ......................................... 40
• INSTITUTIONAL ...................................... 41
• RESIDENTIAL .......................................... 42
• DOWNTOWN .......................................... 43
• FUTURE GROWTH .................................... 44
CONTACTS ............................................. 45
• CHILLIWACK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . . ... 46
• GOVERNMENTS . . ..................................... 47
• TRADE & INVESTMENT CANADA ................ 48
• IMMIGRATION........................................ 49
• RESOURCES ............................................ 50
LABOUR & INDUSTRY .......................... 25
• KEY SECTORS .......................................... 26
• EMPLOYERS . . .......................................... 27
• LABOUR FORCE ....................................... 28
• EMPLOYMENT ........................................ 29
COPYRIGHT 2014, Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation
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With the strongest growth rate in the area, Chilliwack
demonstrates significant strategic advantages.
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Chilliwack provides multiple advantages, from a talented
workforce to low overheads and greater profits.
OVERVIEW
ADVANTAGES
Chilliwack is one of the best places in the world to live, work, and play. A superb quality of life,
combined with a strong economy, a low cost of living, and proximity to a multitude of amenities,
make Chilliwack a destination of interest for prospective residents, businesses and investors.
QUALITY OF LIFE: With all the amenities of a major urban centre,
combined with gorgeous scenery, a more relaxed lifestyle and burgeoning business and employment opportunities, Chilliwack offers an
unparalleled quality of life.
TOP RANKINGS: Chilliwack is ranked tops for commercial development in the Lower Mainland. According to NAIOP’s 2014 Municipal
Report Card, Chilliwack is one of the most affordable and most expedient locations to build when it comes to cutting through the red tape.
And it is the only city to appear at, or near, the top of all rankings.
LOW COSTS: Chilliwack enjoys significantly lower costs of living and
doing business than Vancouver and other major centres along the
West Coast of North America. In addition to federal and provincial tax
cuts and incentives, Chilliwack has the lowest tax burden of all other
Lower Mainland communities. As well as no municipal tax on fuel,
Chilliwack has the lowest mill rates, one of the lowest municipal fees,
and one of the lowest commercial to residential taxes in the region.
STREAMLINED APPROVALS: Ranked #1 in timing, according to
NAIOP’s 2014 Municipal Report Card, Chilliwack’s municipal services
continue to remain the leader in fast, streamlined approvals.
SKILLED LABOUR: Home to Canada Education Park and the
University of the Fraser Valley, among other educational institutions,
Chilliwack provides an ample pool of skilled and educated labour.
ACCESS TO MARKETS: Located along the TransCanada Highway,
near four USA border crossings as well as national and international
rail stations, Chilliwack provides easy access to a local market of about
2.8 million people, as well as easy access to Pacific Rim ports and USA
customers and suppliers.
STRONG GROWTH: Chilliwack has enjoyed a population growth of
nearly 13% over the last census period, which is significantly stronger
than neighbouring communities. This growth can also be seen in
major developments in the area, adding an average of $121 million to
the local economy each year.
(2014 NAIOP Municipal Report Card).
“Top BC Investment Town”
“Rated tops. Lowest tax burden. Best timing.”
— 2013 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT NETWORK LTD.
— NAIOP 2014 MUNICIPAL REPORT CARD
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Located in Western Canada, Chilliwack is the gateway to
North American and Asian markets.
OVERVIEW
LOCATION
Chilliwack is located in the Lower Mainland area of the Pacific Coast of Canada in south west
British Columbia (BC). This area includes Metro Vancouver (population: 2.5 million) and the
Fraser Valley Regional District (population: 280,000).
Chilliwack is about 100 kms (60 miles) from the city of Vancouver. It is bordered by the city
of Abbotsford to the west, the community of Agassiz next to the Fraser River to the north, the
community of Popkum to the east, and the United States to the south.
The City of Chilliwack is distinct from Greater Chilliwack or the Chilliwack Census Metropolitan
Area (CMA) which includes the district of Kent, Harrison Hot Springs, several Indian Reserves
and Fraser Valley East, which includes Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake.
DISTANCE AND TRAVEL TIME FROM CHILLIWACK
DESTINATION
HOURS
KM
MILES
US Border (at Sumas)
0.5
34
21
Abbotsford Airport
0.5
34
21
Seattle
2.3
214
133
Kelowna
3.3
286
178
Vancouver
1.1
108
60
Surrey
0.75
78
48
Located along the TransCanada Highway
near four US border crossings, Chilliwack
provides easy access to markets and supplies.
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With a mild climate, Chilliwack enjoys a long growing
season and year-round outdoor activities.
OVERVIEW
CLIMATE
The Lower Mainland of British Columbia (BC) has one of the mildest climates in Canada.
Winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. With fresh air, comfortable temperatures, and vibrant greenery, Chilliwack is a popular choice for visitors, residents and growers.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
The average daily maximum temperature in January is 6.1 degrees Celsius, with a low of 0.8
degrees Celsius in the middle of the night.
Warmer temperatures start in April and extend through October. The summer time high in July
is 24.5 degrees Celsius, with a refreshing night time temperature of 13 degrees Celsius.
PRECIPITATION
Lower Mainland BC is known for its rain. Average January rainfall is 275 mm, while rainfall in
September is a low 28.6 mm. As winter temperatures along the Pacific Coast are mild, snow fall
is limited to only about 20 mm of January’s precipitation. And when it does fall, it generally only
stays a few days as warmer rains typically wash the snow away.
SUNLIGHT
Chilliwack enjoys approximately 1,500 hours of sunlight per year. Sunlight is most abundant in
the spring and summer months, with an average of eight hours per day in the summer.
FROST PERIOD
In the Chilliwack area, the frost-free period is approximately 207 days (106 year average). The
frost season typically starts in November and ends by March.
ANNUAL TEMPERATURE
30
Daily Maximum (°C)
Daily Minimum (°C)
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ANNUAL PRECIPITATION
300
Rainfall (mm)
Snowfall (cm)
250
200
150
100
50
0
Jan
Chilliwack is the warmest city in Canada —
with the highest average annual temperature at 10.5°C.
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
SOURCE: Environment Canada, Climate Normals 1981 to 2010 (accessed 2014)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: CLIMATE.WEATHEROFFICE.EC.GC.CA/CLIMATE_NORMALS
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Residents of Chilliwack enjoy a superb quality of life from
abundant outdoor activities to world-class amenities.
OVERVIEW
QUALITY OF LIFE
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada is one of the best places in the world to live and work.
Quality of life factors that consistently rank the area tops in the world include a temperate
climate, beautiful and clean environment, stable and secure governing system, world-class
infrastructure, education, healthcare and availability of consumer goods.
Chilliwack, with its wide, fertile river valley surrounded by endless mountains, miles of crystal
clear lakes, and acres of untamed wilderness, exudes an iconic vision of “Beautiful British
Columbia.”
Urban growth throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has brought much prosperity
to Chilliwack. Business development and residential growth has blossomed over the last 20
years, creating a prosperous community with a superb quality of life.
While housing affordability remains one of the most frequent reasons for people to move
to Chilliwack, other key factors that draw people to Chilliwack include a world-class education system (including Canada Education Park), state-of-the-art healthcare system, excellent
shopping opportunities, diverse recreation and leisure destinations, significant growth and
development, and burgeoning business and employment opportunities.
Already, many businesses have moved to Chilliwack, not only because of its pool of skilled
workers, but also because it offers its employees a great quality of life, lower costs, and a
higher disposable income.
EDUCATION
SAFETY
HEALTHCARE
SPORTS
CULTURE
From fishing in the great outdoors to an evening at the symphony orchestra, Chilliwack has
everything a major urban centre has — and more! Enjoy all the advantages of doing business
in BC’s Lower Mainland at a much more affordable rate and with a more rejuvenating quality
of life.
Many businesses have chosen Chilliwack for its pool of skilled
workers, low overhead costs, and fabulous quality of life.
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With a superb quality of life, Chilliwack is growing at a
much faster rate than neighbouring communities.
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Having grown 12.6% over the last census period, Chilliwack
remains one of the country’s fastest growing communities.
DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
POPULATION GROWTH ESTIMATES
While British Columbia has a much younger history than the rest of Canada, it has grown to be
Canada’s third largest province with a population of 4.4 million people. Growth in the province
remains strong at 7% compared to the national average of 5.9% between 2006 and 2011.
Within BC, the southwest Lower Mainland comprises about 2.8 million or 61% of the province’s
population and is the most densely populated region in the country, with 473 people per
square kilometre.
As part of the southwest Lower Mainland, the City of Chilliwack has a population of 77,936,
with a five year growth rate of 12.6% (2011 Census), which is greater than the growth rate of
the region (8%) and neighbouring communities (Abbotsford: 7%, Mission: 5.6%; Hope: -3.5%).
Population density within Chilliwack’s population centre is 823.3 per km²), as compared to
the larger Chilliwack area at 298.0 people per km². With continued steady growth, the city’s
projected population is expected to surpass 100,000 by 2021.
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
2005
POPULATION BY AGE
The median age in the City of Chilliwack is 39.8, with almost 80% of people under the age of
59. Chilliwack also has a significantly higher percentage of children up to 19 years at 26.5%
compared to 22% in BC. The City of Chilliwack’s population of seniors aged 65 and over is
comparable to the BC average at 16%.
POPULATION
5000
4000
77,936
3000
Greater Chilliwack (Census Metropolitan Area (CMA))
92,308
2000
2,313,328
Lower Mainland / Southwest BC
2,657,711
British Columbia
4,400,057
SOURCE: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census (accessed 2014)
2025 f
6000
City of Chilliwack (CY) 2011 CENSUS
Metro Vancouver Regional District
2020 f
Population by Age
88,000
277,593
2015
7000
POPULATION
BY AGE
City of Chilliwack ESTIMATES FROM THE CITY OF CHILLIWACK
Fraser Valley Regional District
2010
SOURCE: City of Chilliwack, Population Estimates. NOTE: “F” = “Forecast” (updated 2016)
1000
0
0-4
5 - 9 10 - 14 15 19
20 24
25 29
30 34
35 39
40 44
45 49
50 54
55 59
60 64
65 69
70 74
75 79
80 84
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With housing significantly more affordable than Vancouver,
more Chilliwack families are able to own their homes.
DEMOGRAPHICS
HOUSEHOLDS & HOUSING
About 80% of Chilliwack households are located in urban or suburban areas. Housing development originated in Chilliwack proper, on the north side of the highway. Then growth spread
south through the Sardis-Vedder corridor and up the hillsides, south of the highway. As much
of Chilliwack’s land is protected and reserved for agricultural land, growth across the valley floor
remains limited.
There are about 31,000 households in Chilliwack with an average household size of 2.5
persons. About 68% of households are one-family only households. About 61% have one to two
persons, and the remaining 39% have three or more persons. About 36% of households have
children at home.
About 75% of all properties in Chilliwack are owned, which is higher than the BC average at
70%. Of the existing housing stock, 59% are single family detached, 20% are apartments, and
about 19% are semi-detached houses, townhouses, or duplexes.
RENTAL HOUSING
There are about 7,690 rented dwellings. Average monthly shelter cost for a rental unit is $856
per month compared to $1,089 in Vancouver. Vacancy rates vary with the last Rental Market
Report at 3.8%, which is comparable to neighbouring communities. (CMHC 2014).
SENIORS & LOW INCOME HOUSING
There are about 10 subsidized developments for seniors or low income families in Chilliwack.
As demand for subsidized housing always surpasses the supply, a provincial program called
S.A.F.E.R. (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters) supports the placement of seniors in standard market
rental apartments. There are also a number of private housing facilities for seniors. Contact the
Seniors Resource Society.
SPECIAL HOUSING
Group homes for physically or mentally challenged people are also available in Chilliwack.
Contact the Chilliwack Society for Community Living.
CHILLIWACK HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE
HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE
Total private households
30,435
Total
30,460
Single-detached house
17,820
59%
Owner
22,760
Semi-detached house
1,015
3%
Renter
7,695
Row house
4,100
13%
Duplex
1,005
3%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Apartment 5 or less storeys
5,920
19%
Chilliwack
Apartment 5+ storeys
235
1%
AVERAGE SALARY
Movable dwelling
310
1%
Management (per hour)
$37.52
Other single-attached house
30
0%
Trades
$25.78
Band housing
0
$79,891
SEE PAGE 34 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INCOMES
FAMILY STRUCTURE
MARITAL STATUS
Total private households
30,430
Total population 15+ years
62,850
One-family-only households
20,930
Married (and not separated)
32,160
Couple-family without children
8,800
Living common law
5,435
Couple-family with children
8,845
Single (never legally married)
15,250
Lone-parent-family households
3,285
Separated
2,120
Two-or-more-family households
555
Divorced
4,045
Non-census-family households
8,950
Widowed
3,840
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Welcoming multi-culturalism, Chilliwack has a diverse and
growing ethnic population.
DEMOGRAPHICS
LANGUAGES
Canada is a bilingual country with English and French as the official languages. However, the
primary language of the province of British Columbia is English. In Chilliwack, 96.4% of the
population speak English at home.
ETHNIC ORIGINS
Most people in Chilliwack (49%) have an ethnic origin from the British Isles, followed by
Western Europeans (32%) which are predominantly German (18,415 people) and Dutch
(11,085 people). In comparison, the top countries of birth of immigrants living in British
Columbia were China and India. Chilliwack also maintains a strong aboriginal population of
8,535 people.
IMMIGRANT POPULATION
The immigrant population in Chilliwack is estimated at 9,650 people (12.5%). While this
percentage is lower than BC and Canada as a whole, in recent years there is a growing trend
for immigrants to locate outside of BC’s major cities. In fact, as of the last census, 9.7% of
Chilliwack’s immigrants came here between 2006-2011.
MIGRATION
BC’s mild climate, superb quality of life and progressive culture keeps it as one of the most
desirable immigrant locations in the country. While a boom in the resource industries, primarily in Alberta, are attracting a higher net migration than other provinces, BC maintains a strong,
competitive economy.
Migration to Chilliwack remains strong, with a population growth of 12.6%, as compared to 5%
to 7% in neighbouring communities. Chilliwack’s superb lifestyle, gorgeous scenery, low cost
land, prosperous economy, and easy access to markets make it a more attractive migration
destination.
WELCOMING MULTI-CULTURALISM
Chilliwack welcomes and supports immigrant migration. For support and resources, see
Contacts in this document (page 45).
IMMIGRANT POPULATION
NON-IMMIGRANTS
IMMIGRANTS
NON-PERMANENT
RESIDENTS
Canada
78.3
20.6
1.1
British Columbia
70.9
27.6
1.5
Chilliwack
87.1
12.5
0.4
LANGUAGES SPOKEN AT HOME
ETHNIC ORIGINS
POPULATION
%
English
73,500*
96.4%
Total PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS
76,925
German
365
0.5%
North American Aboriginal origins
6,220
8%
Punjabi
315
0.4%
Other North American origins
25,045
33%
Korean
300
0.4%
European origins
62,110
81%
Chinese (All)
280
0.4%
British Isles origins
38,025
49%
Spanish
255
0.3%
French origins
7,760
10%
Dutch
210
0.3%
Western European origins (except French)
25,190
33%
French
205
0.3%
Dutch
9,580
12%
Vietnamese
105
0.1%
German
16,370
21%
Romanian
95
0.1%
Northern European
6,545
9%
Filipino
75
0.1%
Eastern European origins
11,465
15%
Farsi
65
0.1%
Southern European origins
3,645
5%
Hindi
55
0.1%
Latin; Central and South American
870
1%
Polish
50
0.1%
African origins
325
0%
Afrikaans
45
0.1%
Asian origins
3,325
4%
Russian
35
0.0%
Oceania origins
495
1%
*NOTE: Population of Census Families. Many respondents listed
speak more than one language.
#
(except British)
%
SOURCE: 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada (accessed 2014)
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While predominantly Christian, Chilliwack has a growing
population of Sikh, Muslim, Jewish and other religions.
DEMOGRAPHICS
RELIGION
According to Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey (NHS), 58.3% of the population
in Chilliwack reported a religious affiliation, while 41.7% said they had no religious affiliation.
For British Columbia as a whole, 55.9% of the population reported a religious affiliation, while
44.1% had no religion.
The most frequently reported religious affiliation in Chilliwack was Christian, reported by
43,200 (56.2%) of the population, of which 12.3% were Catholic and 26.3% were other
Christian. Other non-christian religions, including Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu, comprised
2.1% of Chilliwack’s population. In comparison, about 45% of the population in British
Columbia reported following a Christian religion, while 12% of BC’s population reported following a non-christian religion.
RELIGION AND MULTI-CULTURALISM
Canada supports and promotes cultural and religious diversities. As such, Statistics Canada
reports that there is substantial growth in diverse religions.
Public schools in Canada are secular, although there are some private schools that operate
under a particular faith. In public schools and other public facilities, Christian holidays, such
as Christmas and Easter, are still regularly observed. Supporting multi-culturalism, public
institutions and community organizations often also recognize celebrations such as Hanukkah,
Chinese New Year, Diwali, Baisakhi, Vaisakhi, Robbie Burns Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Ramadan and
many others.
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
CHILLIWACK
Total Population (PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS)
%
76,925
BC
%
4,324,455
100
Buddhist
300
0.4%
90,620
2%
Christian
43,200
56.2%
1,930,415
45%
Anglican
2,885
3.8%
213,975
5%
Baptist
1,560
2.0%
91,575
2%
Catholic
9,500
12.3%
650,360
15%
Christian Orthodox
290
0.4%
39,845
1%
Lutheran
1,610
2.1%
71,470
2%
Pentecostal
1,880
2.4%
58,300
1%
Presbyterian
1,040
1.4%
44,635
1%
United Church
4,245
5.5%
222,230
5%
Other Christian
20,195
26.3%
538,030
12%
30
0.0%
45,795
1%
Hindu
Jewish
110
0.1%
23,130
1%
Muslim
240
0.3%
79,310
2%
Sikh
445
0.6%
201,110
5%
Traditional (Aboriginal) Spirituality
170
0.2%
10,295
0%
Other religions
355
0.5%
35,500
1%
32,080
41.7%
1,908,285
44%
No religious affiliation
SOURCE: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) (accessed 2014)
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From a symphony orchestra to first-rate attractions,
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Home to Canada Education Park, Chilliwack offers
world-class education and workplace training.
AMENITIES
EDUCATION
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Chilliwack School District #33 is part of BC’s public school system and services more than
14,000 school-age children with 1,800 teachers and staff. Chilliwack is home to 20 public
elementary schools, six middle schools, three secondary schools, and four alternative schools
(including a distance learning school and First Nations school). The district also offers a continuing education program.
All schools offer a standard liberal education, such as reading, writing, mathematics, social
studies, science, literature, language, art and physical education. Secondary level education also
includes technology, trades, arts, french immersion and other programs. Visit sd33.bc.ca.
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION WITHIN CHILLIWACK
PUBLIC
School District
#33 Programs:
Chilliwack is also home to 9 independant schools. These schools generally provide the standard
curriculum plus a special area of focus (such as a Christian education).
HIGHER EDUCATION
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public post secondary institution
that enrolls over 15,000 students per year at all campuses. Consistently ranked as one of the
top universities in the country by the Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report, UFV offers more
than 80 programs, including master and bachelor degrees, with majors, minors, and extended
minors in more than 30 subject areas, and more than a dozen trades and technology programs.
Chilliwack is home to several private training facilities, including the accredited MTI Community
College, which provides technical and trades training, including Business and Healthcare.
CANADA EDUCATION PARK
Chilliwack’s Canada Education park includes such training facilities as the RCMP Pacific Region
Training Centre (PRTC), Canadian Police College, Justice Institute of BC (JIBC), Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA), University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and the Agriculture Centre of
Excellence (ACE).
CHILLIWACK ACADEMY OF MUSIC
The Chilliwack Academy of Music is a non-profit society that provides year-round lessons.
MIDDLE/SECONDARY
SCHOOLS
ADDITIONAL
PROGRAMS
ENROLLMENT
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6
4
14,000+
In addition to basic curriculum, programming includes Computer (Java
Programming, Microsoft Engineering; University Level Programming; Cisco
Systems; Information Technology; Computer Animation; CAD; 3-D Animation;
Graphic Arts); Office Management; Robotics; French Immersion; Fine Arts; Career
Preparation, etc.
INDEPENDANT
Programs:
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
9
5*
N/A
1,940
In addition to basic curriculum, education is tailored to particular school format:
Christian, Catholic, or Specialty school.
* This number is not in addition to the number of elementary schools. There are four schools which provide
programming from K-12 and one school which provides programming from K-9.
HIGHER EDUCATION
NAME OF INSTITUTION
LOCATION
DISTANCE
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
TRADE
PROGRAMS
ENROLLMENT
UNIVERSITY OF THE
FRASER VALLEY
CHILLIWACK
0 MILES
YES
YES
15,788**
Types of Programs:
80 programs. Programs include: Master of Arts (Crim Justice), Bachelor of
Arts (BA), Bsc, BACrim, BBA, BSocWork, BChild/Youth, B Computer Info,
BA Adult Educ., BBA Aviation, Bnursing, and PDP, Associate of Arts, and
more; and multiple vocational diplomas and certificates in fashion design,
visual arts, social services, theatre, dental assisting, mechanics, trades (ie:
electrical, plumbing), early childhood education, and more.
* Other Locations: Abbotsford,
Mission, Hope, Agassiz.
** Enrollment: This amount
includes enrollment from all
locations
+ 4 OTHERS
MTI COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CHILLIWACK
0 MILES
NO
YES
75-100
Types of Programs:
Business Management, Administration, Tourism and Hospitality, Health
Care, Internships, Early Childhood Education, payroll certification, etc.
SOURCE: websites for various institutions: University of the Fraser Valley (www.ufv.ca), MTI Community College, 2014 (www.mticc.com) (updated 2014)
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Chilliwack has recently made $35 million in improvements
to Chilliwack General Hospital.
AMENITIES
HEALTHCARE
Mandated by BC’s Ministry of Health, Fraser Health Authority is responsible for providing a wide
range of integrated health care services to more than 1.6 million people living in communities
stretching from Burnaby to Hope. Fraser Health Authority operates a number of health services
in Chilliwack, including Chilliwack General Hospital as well as community-based residential,
home health, mental health and public health services.
Recently improved, Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH) has about 1,400 employees and
approximately 50 general practitioners and 45 specialists. The hospital has 137 beds, plus 10
more beds in the Cedar Ridge Extended Care facility and 90 more in the Bradley Extended Care
facility. Inpatient services include intensive care, coronary care, maternity, medicine, palliative
care, psychiatry, surgical, sub-acute and transitional care. Outpatient services include ambulatory day care, critical care unit, diagnostic imaging, emergency 24/7, gynecology/urology,
healthy heart, diabetes program, IV therapy, laboratory services, medical and surgical day care,
nutrition counseling, cancer care, physiotherapy, pre-admission clinic, respiratory clinic and
speech/language pathology. See CGH Hospital Services Directory (PDF).
The Chilliwack Public Health Unit provides several services and programs, including infant/
maternal health, child health, immunization, adult flu clinics, hearing, sexual disease clinic,
youth clinic, adult health information and education and communicable disease control. Fraser
Health also provides multiple other professional support for individuals with acute, rehabilitation, chronic, persistent or palliative care needs. Services include in-home health care, assisted
living, residential care, mental health and addictions, as well as laboratory and pharmaceutical
services.
CHILLIWACK HEALTH CARE
Hospital Beds (incl. extended care)
237
Outpatient Clinics
3
Physicians in area
146
Dentists in area
43
SOURCE: Fraser Health (updated 2014)
CHILLIWACK GENERAL HOSPITAL (CGH): This $35 million redevelopment project, completed in 2011 included the entire outpatient
care module, which encompasses the emergency department, ambulatory care, diagnostics and laboratory services, as well as
an improved reception area. There were also $1.2 in upgrades to CGH’s fifth floor sub-acute care beds completed in 2006.
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Chilliwack residents enjoy living in one of the safest and
most secure countries in the world.
AMENITIES
SAFETY & SECURITY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chilliwack Fire Department serves the community through six fire halls, located in
downtown Chilliwack, Sardis, Rosedale, Greendale, Yarrow and Ryder Lake. The Chilliwack Fire
Department is a composite fire department staffed with 27 career firefighters stationed in fire
hall 1 and 4, which are supported by 120 paid-on-call firefighters. The department is administered by the fire chief and three assistant fire chiefs, and includes a career training officer, and
two public educators/inspectors.
Intelligence Section, Forensic Identification Section, Major Crime Unit, Police Dog Services,
Reconstructionist/Analyst, and Highway Patrol.
The RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC) is located in Chilliwack’s Canada Education
Park. This facility provides provincial, national and international in-service training to RCMP
members and other police services. The facility also hosts other government agencies for law
enforcement related training. There are 80 courses offered at this facility, with 6,000 RCMP
officers and employees trained per year, and 2,500 officers receiving annual qualification.
Services include, fire suppression, emergency medical aid, motor vehicle accidents, rescue,
public service calls, fire inspection, health and safety inspections, fire prevention, emergency
preparedness, and public education.
CHILLIWACK RCMP
The community’s police services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP),
under contract with the City of Chilliwack. The Chilliwack Community Police Office, which is part
of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment, includes 107 RCMP members, 8 Provincial
RCMP members, 24 Communication Centre dispatchers, and 34 full-time and 17 part-time
municipal employees, providing services from police enforcement to exhibit control.
In addition to the Community Police Office, Chilliwack is home to the Upper Fraser Valley
Regional Detachment and the RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre. The regional detachment
headquarters oversee administration for all RCMP in the Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope and Boston
Bar. This office includes 42 RCMP members, 8.5 Public Service employees, and 5.5 Municipal
Employees. Services at this office include, the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, Criminal
In addition to the local police force, Chilliwack is home to the
RCMP’s regional headquarters and their regional training facility.
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Chilliwack has some of the best sports and recreational
facilities in the region.
AMENITIES
SPORTS AND RECREATION
There are approximately 77 sports clubs in the city and multiple sports and recreational
facilities.
• SWIMMING: Swimming facilities include the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam
Leisure Centre, Rotary Outdoor Pool, and Chilliwack YMCA.
• ICE SPORTS: Prospera Centre Multi-plex Arena with audience seating up to 5,700 (2
rinks); and Twin Rinks (2 rinks) with seating up to 528.
CHILLIWACK LANDING
LEISURE CENTRE
CHEAM LEISURE CENTRE
THE LANDING
SPORTS CENTRE
CHILLIWACK YMCA
ROTARY OUTDOOR POOL
TWIN RINKS ARENA
PROSPERA CENTRE
MULTIPLEX ARENA
CHILLIWACK EXHIBITION
PARK STADIUM
SPORTS FIELDS
• INDOOR SPORTS: Landing Sports Centre (indoor tennis, ball hockey, etc.), Cheam
Leisure Centre has squash courts and double-gymnasium; Chilliwack YMCA has squash and
racquetball course, and in the summer Twin Rinks has ball hockey, lacrosse, rollerblading
and more. There are also numerous private facilities.
• OUTDOOR COURTS: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has sports courts for basketball,
street hockey, and sand volleyball, as well as a skateboard park. Many of Chilliwack’s 87
community parks also have basketball courts, hockey nets or tennis courts.
• FITNESS CENTRES: There are aerobic and weight training equipment available at
Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre, and Chilliwack YMCA. There are
also numerous private facilities.
• FIELD SPORTS: Chilliwack has 11 public sports field Complexes, including a 2,500 seat
stadium at Chilliwack Exhibition Park. School District playing fields are also open to the
public. This brings the total number of ball fields to 78 and soccer pitches to 62.
• OUTDOOR RECREATION: Chilliwack is known as “The Great Outside!”, with mountain
trails, camping, lakes, rivers and plenty of beaches. Chilliwack is a great place for people
to engage in such activities as fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, sailing, skiing, hiking,
biking, horseback riding, parasailing, hang gliding and many more activities.
• GOLF: Greater Chilliwack is home to 8 golf courses, country clubs, putting greens, and/or
mini golf facilities.
LEARN MORE. VISIT TOURISMCHILLIWACK.COM.
NOTE: See more facilities on page 18 of this document. Also visit chilliwack.com for more parks and facilities.
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Chilliwack is rich in culture, with its own symphony orchestra,
historic treasures, and diverse event destinations.
AMENITIES
LEISURE & CULTURE
Chilliwack offers dance, art galleries, symphony, theatre, museums, cinemas, music festivals,
shopping, and a wide array of dining experiences.
• MUSEUMS & ARCHIVES: The Chilliwack Museum and Archives is located in the former
City Hall, a national historic building. The facility features information, photos and artifacts
from the 1860s to present day. For more information, visit chilliwack.museum.bc.ca.
The Atchelitz Threshermen’s Museum is another Chilliwack treasure, giving visitors a realworld experience of a working farm around the turn of the century.
• MUSIC: The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performs regularly at the
Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Chilliwack is also home to the Chilliwack Academy of Music, a
non-profit society that provides year-round lessons and classes.
• THEATRE: The Chilliwack Community Arts Council, Chilliwack Player’s Guild and the
University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department put on a number of live theatre shows
and musical events yearly.
CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE: This $22 million facility showcases headlining theatre shows, dance shows, musicals, music
concerts, and community events. The facility has a 596-seat main theatre and a 160-seat studio theatre. There are three lobbies
with a combined capacity for 1,000 people; an art gallery; a crafting room; board rooms; and several studios suitable for
various uses, including music, fine arts, choral, and fabric arts.
• CINEMA: Chilliwack has two movie theatres: Cottonwood 4 Cinemas and the new Cineplex
Galaxy Cinemas at Eagle Landing.
• ARTS & CULTURE: The Chilliwack Community Arts Council supports a variety of arts,
including dance, crafts, drama, painting and weaving.
• EVENTS: Chilliwack is host to a variety of events year-round, attracting upwards of 90,000
attendees annually. Some of these events include Flight Fest, Party in the Park, First Nations
Pow Wow, and a variety of trade shows like the Home and Garden trade show. For an upto-date listing of events and activities, please visit the Tourism Chilliwack web site at www.
tourismchilliwack.com.
NOTE: See more facilities on page 17 of this document.
CHILLIWACK HERITAGE PARK: This 150,000 square foot
recreation and trade show facility, constructed on a 65-acre
fairground, is used as a trade show and events building, and
has a racetrack, rodeo arena, and two show rings for horses.
ATCHELITZ THRESHERMEN’S MUSEUM: This outdoor
historical site gives visitors a real-world experience of
a working farm around the turn of the century.
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Chilliwack offers multiple natural and man-made attractions
that make it a popular regional destination.
AMENITIES
ATTRACTIONS
Surrounded by the vast coastal mountain range, Chilliwack is home to the great outdoors
featuring crystal clear lakes, plenty of beaches, extensive hiking trails, and several rivers.
• LAKES, BEACHES & CAMPGROUNDS: Waterplay abounds at Chilliwack Lake and Cultus
Lake. Provincial and private campgrounds, as well as public parks and pristine beaches,
attract visitors from around the Lower Mainland.
LAKES & BEACHES
FISHING
WHITE WATER RAFTING
WATERSLIDES
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS
AGRI-TOURISM
GOLF
TRAILS
“GREAT OUTSIDE”
• FISHING: The Chilliwack, Vedder and Fraser Rivers are world-renowned for superb fishing,
from giant sturgeon to migrating salmon to fresh water trout. Visit fishchilliwack.com.
• WHITE WATER RAFTING AND KAYAKING: People come from all over the world to
kayak or raft BC’s raging rivers like the Chilliwack River. Several companies offer guided
rafting tours.
• WATERSLIDES: Two of the region’s best waterslide parks are in the Chilliwack area. Cultus
Lake Waterpark and Bridal Falls Waterpark offer multiple twisting slides, hot tub, picnic
area, and snack bar.
• BRIDAL FALLS: Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park provides visitors with a short hike to one
of the Lower Mainland’s most beautiful waterfalls. The Bridal Falls area is also home to a
family dining restaurant, a motel and RV resorts, and several other attractions including golf
and waterslides.
• AGRI-TOURISM: From a Circle Farm Tour through working farms and food production
facilities to seasonal Corn Mazes, Chilliwack is one of the best agri-tourism destinations.
• GOLF: Greater Chilliwack has 8 full-sized golf courses plus a driving range — most provide
18 holes offering a total of 40,000 yards of golfing pleasure. And for fun for the entire
family, there is Tap-Ins putting course and Cultus Lake Adventure Park.
• TRAILS: There are 33 kms of enjoyable trails in Chilliwack, from challenging hikes up
Mt. Thom to leisurely strolls, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Visit tourismchilliwack.
com, vancouvertrails.com or chilliwack.com.
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From a world-class transportation network to plentiful,
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With no municipal tax on fuel, Chilliwack is the city of choice
for transportation companies.
INFRASTRUCTURE
TRANSPORTATION
BY ROAD
Chilliwack is situated along the TransCanada Highway, connecting to Vancouver, the USA and
Pacific Rim markets. Chilliwack is a popular truck stop for long haul trucks, as the city has no
municipal tax on fuel. Chilliwack is home to about 60 national and local trucking firms, including
19 common carriers and 14 local terminals. In addition to a public bus transit system, the city
also has an inter-urban bus service with Greyhound and the Fraser Valley Express.
BY RAIL
Chilliwack has multiple train stops and is a major interchange point between CN Railway and
Southern Railway of BC, where loaded cars are redistributed for US destinations. Chilliwack also
has a passenger railway stop, serviced by Via Rail.
BY AIR
Chilliwack Airport (YCW) services an estimated 60,000 air movements annually. It can
accommodate such heavy aircraft as the RCAF Hercules, but it primarily services pilot training
and recreational flights from all around BC and south of the border.
For regional and international air travel, scheduled flights are available from Abbotsford
International Airport (about 40 kms from Chilliwack) and Vancouver International Airport (about
100 kms from Chilliwack).
BY SEA
Deep sea transportation is handled by Port Metro Vancouver, which offers 28 deep-sea and
domestic marine terminals, servicing containers, bulk, other commercial shipments, and several
passenger cruise lines.
Car and truck transportation to Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands is provided by
BC Ferries, with two main ferry terminals at Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay.
There are also several tug boat companies that offer barge transportation along the Fraser River.
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Clean and economical energy, combined some of Canada’s
highest quality drinking water, gives Chilliwack top marks.
INFRASTRUCTURE
UTILITIES
ENERGY
BC HYDRO serves the electricity needs of 94% of all British Columbia’s residents, including
Chilliwack. In the Lower Mainland, BC Hydro has 11 hydroelectric facilities, generating 4,940
gigawatt-hours (GWh) a year. BC Hydro provides an abundant and reliable source of clean
energy at a lower cost than most major cites. Visit: BChydro.com.
FORTISBC serves the natural gas needs of Chilliwack, as well as millions of other customers
throughout BC. Fortis owns two liquefied natural gas storage facilities located in the Delta
area and on Vancouver Island. Most homes in the area prefer to use gas for home and water
heating as it is significantly less expensive than electricity or oil heating. Visit: FortisBC.com.
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ELECTRICITY RATE COMPARISON (AVERAGE PRICE IN C/KWH)
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SEWER
The City of Chilliwack provides sewer services to most of the urban and sub-urban areas. Much
of the rural sector currently relies on septic tanks. To service the 18,000 properties within the
municipal boundaries, the City has a Wastewater Treatment Plant, 47 sanitary pump stations,
and 4 drainage pumping stations. To learn more, visit chilliwack.com.
WASTE
Recycling and waste reduction efforts remain a high priority in Chilliwack. To divert garbage
from going into the landfill, waste is divided into three parts: recyclable material, compostable
material, and garbage.
Residential
Small Power
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WATER
Known for having some of the highest water quality in Canada, Chilliwack continues to work to
maintain its superb clarity and taste. The City has implemented a comprehensive Groundwater
Protection Plan (GPP), protecting the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer. Through a combination of quality
monitoring, wellhead protection, pollution prevention, public education initiatives, as well as
continuous updating and upgrading, Chilliwack maintains its superior water quality. The City
has 17 water reservoirs, 8 drinking water production wells, and 13 potable water pumping
stations. To learn more, visit chilliwack.com.
Large Power
The City provides curbside garbage and recycling collection services to all urban single-family
households under a contract with Emterra Environmental. Participating households receive
a quarterly bill for recycling and garbage collection on their City utility bill. Multi-family
complexes will have the option to apply for participation. Rural areas are handled by private
companies.
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10
5
0
Chilliwack
Calgary, AB
Ottawa, ON
Seattle, WA
SOURCE: “ 2014 Comparison of Electricity Rates in Major North American Cities,” Hydro-Quebec
Portland, OR San Francisco, CA
Residents may also deposit items directly at the following facilities:
• Bailey Sanitary Landfill Site and Recycling Depot (garbage and recyclable materials)
• Parr Road Green Depot (compostable yard waste)
• Emterra Environmental Depot (Yale Road)
• Bottle Depots
To learn more about waste and disposal options, visit: chilliwack.com.
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World-class telecommunications infrastructure combined with
open market competition ensure top quality at a lower price.
INFRASTRUCTURE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CELL PHONE COVERAGE AREA
British Columbia is one of North America’s leaders in telecommunications infrastructure and
services, with all communities having access to T-1 lines, and medium and large communities
having access to T-3 lines. Businesses have access to a full range of data and Internet services:
available bandwidth up to 100 Mbps using technologies such as fibre optics, ISDN, ADSL, Frame
Relay, and ATM.
TELEPHONE
Historically, telephone service has been provided by Telus, Canada’s second-largest telecommunications company. However, now that telephone service can also be provided through
cable lines, companies like Shaw Cable offer competitive digital telephone services. And more
recently, as wireless services improve, home telephone options are available through mobility
service providers.
Long distance and toll free service is provided by these companies as well as multiple other
secondary source providers.
INTERNET AND TV
Internet and television service are predominantly available through cable (Shaw Cable) and
ADSL (Telus). For more information, visit: www.shaw.ca and www.telus.com. And as wireless
services improve, internet services are being made available through mobility service providers.
SOURCE: Telus Mobility (updated 2014)
Multiple satellite companies also provide satellite connections.
MOBILITY
The largest providers for mobile telephone service are Telus Mobility, Rogers Canada, and Bell
Canada. Other companies that have gained a strong market share in the area include (but are
not limited to) Fido, Koodo, and Virgin Mobile.
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In addition to regional media, Chilliwack is home to several
radio stations and publications.
INFRASTRUCTURE
MEDIA
Lower Mainland British Columbia is serviced by multiple media outlets, including Global BC,
CTV, CBC, City TV, as well as the Vancouver Sun, the Province, and many other organizations. In
Chilliwack, there are also several Chilliwack-specific media outlets.
PUBLICATIONS
• Chilliwack Progress: This local paper is published weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays).
• Chilliwack Times: This local paper is published weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Real Estate Weekly: This free local real estate advertiser is published weekly (Saturdays).
• Real Estate Review: This free local real estate advertiser is published weekly (Fridays)
courtesy of the Chilliwack Progress.
RADIO
• Star FM 98.3 (Rogers Media)
• Country 107.1 (Rogers Media)
• 89.5 The Drive (CHWK-FM Fabmar Communications)
• Kiss Radio 107.5 (Rogers Media)
A number of FM stations are broadcast over cable service to provide maximum auditory quality.
TELEVISION
Chilliwack provides all the cable television services of a major centre. The community also has
one local broadcasting station (Shaw TV Channel 4), which hosts local community information.
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With a talented labour pool, business and employment
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Growth in manufacturing and other industries attest to
Chilliwack’s desirability as an ideal place to do business.
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KEY SECTORS
EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR
RETAIL TRADE
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
MANUFACTURING
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES
EDUCATION
TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING
AGRICULTURE
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OTHER SERVICES
WHOLESALE TRADE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FINANCE AND INSURANCE
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND REC
REAL ESTATE
MINING/QUARRYING
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Chilliwack’s labour force by industry is diverse.
• Trade (wholesale and retail): 16%
• Manufacturing and construction: 17%
• Services (prof, admin, food serv, FIRE): 27%
• Institutions (health, education and public admin): 26%
• Other (transportation, agri, entertainment, etc): 14%
5430
4910
4155
3435
3565
3165
3170
2175
2265
2265
2360
1585
1830
1225
740
765
250
445
Mfg & Const.
17%
12%
11%
9%
8%
8%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
99%
Other
14%
Services
27%
Trade
16%
Institutions & Social S26%
ervices
Mfg & Const.
17%
Other
14%
Services
27%
Trade
16%
Institutions &
Social Services
26%
AGRICULTURE
AVIATION & AEROSPACE
EDUCATION
FILM
FOOD PROCESSING
HEALTHCARE
MANUFACTURING
REAL ESTATE
RETAIL/WHOLESALE TRADE
TECHNOLOGY
TOURISM
Also see Sector Profiles. Click on the images at right.
EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR
RETAIL TRADE
5430
12%
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
4910
11%
CONSTRUCTION
4155
9%
MANUFACTURING
3435
8%
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
3565
8%
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES
3165
7%
EDUCATION
3170
7%
TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING
2175
5%
AGRICULTURE
2265
5%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2265
5%
OTHER SERVICES
2360
5%
WHOLESALE TRADE
1585
4%
1830
4%
FINANCE AND INSURANCE
1225
3%
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND REC
740
2%
REAL ESTATE
765
2%
MINING/QUARRYING
250
1%
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
445
1%
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Employers appreciate Chilliwack’s high quality workforce
with lower overhead costs.
LABOUR&INDUSTRY
EMPLOYERS
Chilliwack continues to undergo significant business growth and urban development. In the last
ten years, Chilliwack business licenses have more than doubled to reach a total of about 4,500
business licenses, with an average of approximately 500 new business licences each year.
LEADING EMPLOYERS
COMPANY
SECTOR(S)
# EMPLOYEES
School District #33
Public Sector
1,800
Chilliwack General Hospital
Healthcare
1,400
Convergys
Technology
750
Tycrop Manufacturing
Manufacturing and Technology
400
City of Chilliwack
Public Sector
343
IMW Industries
Manufacturing and Technology
280
Chilliwack Society for Community Living
Healthcare
280
RCMP
Public Sector
225
Residential Care Facilities
Healthcare
210
University of the Fraser Valley (Chilliwack)
Public Sector
209
Sto:lo Nations – First Nation Govt.
Public Sector
181
Vantage Foods
Food Processors
175
Rainbow Greenhouses
Agricultural
170
Johnston Packers
Food Processors
125
Visscher Group of Companies
Forestry and Manufacturing
120
Fraser Valley Regional District
Public Sector
115
Envision Financial
Financial
107
Masonite International
Manufacturing
106
VIEW THIS DATA BY SECTOR. SEE THE SECTOR PROFILES. CLICK ON THE IMAGES ON PAGE 26
CHILLIWACK SCHOOL DISTRICT #33: Administrative
and teaching staff: 1,800 employees. New Chilliwack
Secondary School pictured.
CHILLIWACK GENERAL HOSPITAL: Administrative and
medical staff: 1,400 employees. New outpatient care
facility pictured.
CONVERGYS CHILLIWACK CALL CENTRE: A staff of 700
employees provide customer care and technical support in
English and in French for many of Convergys’ top clients.
TYCROP MANUFACTURING: About 400 employees design,
engineer, build and provide technical support of mobile
equipment for specialized markets around the world.
IMW INDUSTRIES: With a staff of 280, IMW is a global
leader manufacturing CNG and LNG fueling systems.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY (UFV): With a staff of
235, UFV provides masters and bachelor degrees, as well
as career diplomas and trade and technology certificates.
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LABOUR&INDUSTRY
LABOUR FORCE
Chilliwack’s current labour force is estimated at about 44,725 people. Adding the neighbouring
communities, there are about 140,000 people within a 30 minute commute and about 1.5
million people in the Lower Mainland, aged 15 and over that are actively in the workforce.
LABOUR QUALITY
More people in Chilliwack (31.2%) have a high school diploma as compared to the rest of BC at
25.1%. More people in Chilliwack also have a post-secondary certificate or college diploma at
42.2% as compared to 37.6% in the rest of BC. (Of population aged 24 and over).
LABOUR TYPE
Compared to the BC average, Chilliwack has more people working in trades (18.8%) and
manufacturing (3.9%). Occupations in healthcare, sales, and service are comparable to the rest
of BC. There is also a notable number of management occupations (10.6% of the workforce), as
well as workers in business, finance, and administration (13% of the workforce). Interestingly,
natural resources like agriculture only account for 3.7% of the workforce.
WORKFORCE TRAINING
Chilliwack is home to Canada Education Park, which offers a variety of training facilities, including the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), the Agriculture Centre of Excellence (ACE), the
RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC), the Canadian Police College, the Justice Institute
of BC (JIBC), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Learn more about career training
options on page 14 of this document.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY OCCUPATION
INDUSTRY
POPULATION BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (15 + YEARS)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CHILLIWACK
Management
11.44%
10.56%
Business, Finance, Administration
16.01%
13.34%
Natural, Applied Sciences, and Related Occupations
6.68%
3.56%
Health
6.40%
6.19%
Education, Law, Social Services
11.53%
13.94%
35.00%
BC
25.00%
20.00%
Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport
3.41%
1.77%
Sales, Service
24.05%
24.40%
Trades, Transport, Equipment operators,
and Related Occupations
14.62%
18.75%
10.00%
Natural Resources, Agriculture,
and Related Production Occupations
2.62%
3.66%
5.00%
Manufacturing and Utilities
3.24%
3.89%
0.00%
SOURCE: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census: Chilliwack and BC (accessed 2014)
Chilliwack
30.00%
15.00%
High School Diploma Trade Certiﬁcate
College Diploma
University University (above bachelor)
SOURCE: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census: Chilliwack and BC (accessed 2014)
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY INDUSTRY
British Columbia’s south west Lower Mainland is home to 60% to 72% of the province’s
workforce. There were 1.5 million people working in the region in 2014. Full-time employment
is more common in this region than in other parts of the province, with 79% employed fulltime, of which about 13% are self-employed. The Labour Market outlook for the next decade
shows that about 40% of new jobs will be attributed to new growth, while about 60% will be
attributed to the replacement of retiring workers. For more information, visit WorkBC.ca.
INDUSTRY
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
61210
2.7%
2265
5.2%
Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction
25450
1.1%
250
0.6%
Utilities
13215
0.6%
120
0.3%
CHILLIWACK
Construction
181510
7.9%
4155
9.5%
Manufacturing
148810
6.5%
3435
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT
According to the 2011 Census, about 6.7% of the Chilliwack labour force was unemployed,
which was slightly less than the provincial average of 7.8%, indicating that employment in
Chilliwack remains strong. As of January 2015, unemployment estimates have improved to
5.6% for the southwest mainland region.
Wholesale Trade
90560
3.9%
1585
3.6%
Retail trade
266265
11.6%
5430
12.4%
Transportation and Warehousing
118675
5.1%
2175
5.0%
Information and Cultural Ind.
62235
2.7%
445
1.0%
For more information, view WorkBC labour market statistics.
Finance and Insurance
91790
4.0%
1225
2.8%
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing
54840
2.4%
765
1.7%
Professional/Scientific/Tech. Services
179355
7.8%
1830
4.2%
Management of Companies and Enterprises
2440
0.1%
0
0.0%
Also see Statistics Canada’s economic indicators for BC.
PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATE
EMPLOYMENT
FEDERAL
15.00% - 29.00%
Administrative Support, Waste Management
and Remediation
98890
4.3%
2265
5.2%
3,646,840
PROVINCIAL
5.06% - 16.80%
Educational Services
167875
7.3%
3170
7.2%
2,354,245
LOCAL
n/a
Health Care and Social Assistance
249030
10.8%
4910
11.2%
41,720
2,171,465
UNEARNED INCOME
56915
2.5%
740
1.7%
61.2%
64.6%
Accommodation and Food Services
179625
7.8%
3165
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
6.7%
7.8%
Other Services (except public admin.)
112745
4.9%
2360
5.4%
FULL-TIME
76%
77%
Dependant on
dividend type,
income and tax
credits
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
PARTICIPATION
Public Administration
143875
6.2%
3565
8.1%
PART-TIME
24%
23%
CHILLIWACK
BC
POPULATION (15 YEARS +)
73,050
LABOUR FORCE
44,725
EMPLOYED
SOURCE: Income Tax Rates, Canada Revenue Agency (updated 2014)
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Chilliwack provides all the benefits of doing business in
BC’s Lower Mainland — at a much lower cost.
ECONOMICS
LIVING COSTS
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE (BC)
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (BC)
The cost of living in Chilliwack is significantly lower than Vancouver, primarily due to lower
land values. The average cost of a single-family detached home in Chilliwack is $315,428 or
about 30% less than Metro Vancouver and about 85% less than Vancouver West.
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings in Chilliwack is $1,089. For rented dwellings, the average monthly cost is $857. (2011 Census)
All-items
117.7
Total expenditure
$74,837
Food
127.4
Total current consumption
$58,808
Shelter
113.3
Food expenditures
$8,271
Household operations,
furnishings and equipment
111.7
Shelter
$18,101
Clothing and footwear
101.0
Household operations
$3,945
Transportation
126.3
Household furnishings and
equipment
$1,973
Gasoline
186.4
Clothing and accessories
$3,129
AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE (MLS)
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX BY CITY
Health and personal care
113.2
Transportation
$10,319
CHILLIWACK (CHILLIWACK TO BOSTON BAR)
British Columbia
117.7
Detached
$400,000
Health care
$2,929
119.2
Recreation, education
and reading
112.6
Vancouver, BC
Attached
$267,750
Calgary, AB
128.8
131.4
Apartment
$146,500
Toronto, ON
123.3
Alcoholic beverages
and tobacco
Seattle, WA
241.6
All, excluding food and energy
112.1
San Francisco, CA
245.0
All, excluding energy
114.9
Portland, Oregon
235.5
Energy
157.5
Los Angeles, CA
239.2
Goods
112.3
Tobacco and
alcoholic beverages
Services
122.4
Games of chance
FRASER VALLEY (DELTA TO MISSION)
Detached
$741,000
Attached
$344,300
Apartment
$217,200
GREATER VANCOUVER (WHISTLER TO PITT MEADOWS)
Detached
$1,342,500
Attached
$589,100
Apartment
$462,800
* NOTE: CPI data for Chilliwack is not available. BC average is the closest
available representation of Chilliwack.
SOURCES: 2013 CPI, CANSIM Statistics Canada (accessed 2014), and
2013 US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Regional Resources (accessed 2014)
SOURCE: Real Estate Boards: Chilliwack average (CADREB), Fraser Valley benchmark
(FVREB) and Greater Vancouver benchmark (REBGV). (updated 2016)
NOTE: All funds listed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. See Exchange Rate.
SOURCE: 2013 CPI, CANSIM Statistics Canada (accessed 2014)
Personal care
$1,142
Recreation
$4,529
Education
$1,468
Reading materials
and other printed matter
$137
$1,389
$121
Miscellaneous expenditures
$1,357
Income taxes
$10,233
Personal insurance payments
and pension contributions
$3,809
Gifts of money, support
payments and charitable
contributions
$1,987
SOURCE: 2012 Summary Tables, Statistics Canada (accessed 2014)
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Canada’s competitive advantages plus Chilliwack’s
low overhead costs helps businesses succeed.
ECONOMICS
BUSINESS COSTS
COMPETITIVE ALTERNATIVES 2014 (TEN YEAR AVERAGE TOTAL COSTS)
With business costs 7.2% lower than the US, Canada ranks #2 among all other countries rated
in KMPG’s Competitive Alternatives study (2014). Vancouver, with an index of 94.6, is the closest
major city to Chilliwack. However, Chilliwack has significantly lower land and facility costs, and as
such would be closer to the Canadian average index of 92.8.
REDUCING COSTS
Canada’s cost advantage has also improved over the last couple of years, reducing costs by 2.2%.
In particular Canada saw a decrease in office lease costs and sea freight.
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, has a clear cost advantage over the US baseline.
COST ADVANTAGES (CANADA)
SEGMENT
INDEX
(against US baseline of 100)
COST ADVANTAGE
Digital
82.2
17.8%
R&D
84.2
15.8%
Corporate Services
87.6
12.5%
Manufacturing
96.2
3.8%
* SOURCE: 2014 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
SUBURBAN OFFICE
DOWNTOWN
SUB -MFG
CANADA
$27.06 sq.ft.
$44.32 sq.ft.
$5.49 sq.ft.
VANCOUVER
$18.47 sq.ft.
$26.68 sq.ft.
$10.28 sq. ft.
CHILLIWACK
$8.00 sq.ft.
$10.00 sq.ft.
$7.41 sq. ft.
* SOURCE: 2014 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study; 2014 Colliers’ Metro Vancouver Office Report, Q2, and 2014 Colliers Metro Vancouver Industrial Market Report,
Q2, and Chilliwack Real Estate Board, CADREB. (accessed 2014)
COMPETITIVENESS: GLOBAL RANKING
RANK
GOVERNMENT: Institutional Effectiveness
1 and 2
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS: World Competitiveness Yearbook
2 - highest at 66.7%
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY
2
EDUCATION
1 and 2
REGULATORY: MARKET ACCESS
2
ENERGY: self-sufficiency
2
LABOUR COSTS: Statutory Plans
2 - one of the lowest
GDP GROWTH
3
LABOUR FORCE: Participation
1
* SOURCE: Canada’s rankings from 2014 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study
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Low overhead costs draw business to Chilliwack
and successful profits keep them here.
ECONOMICS
BUSINESS LICENSES
Any person or group operating, trading or advertising a business for profit in Chilliwack
requires a business license, including non-residents. Inspections and approvals (concerning
land use, fire, health, gas, waste, etc.) may be required.
ANNUAL LICENSE (JANUARY TO DECEMBER)
• Resident Business: $100
* plus the following: (1) $0.25 per m2 of commercial floor space occupied;
(2) $0.50 per m2 of restaurant/assembly floor space occupied;
(3) $0.10 per m2 of industrial floor space occupied.
• Non-resident Business: $100
• Residential Rental Business: $100
* plus $2 per rental suite
• Accessory Home Occupation/Cottage Industry: $10/$106
SEASONAL LICENCE
• Summer – (May 1 to October 31)
– One-half Annual Fee.
• Winter – (November 1 to April 30)
– One-half Annual Fee.
For information on the requirements for a license phone the City of Chilliwack at 604-793-2909
or visit chilliwack.com.
RESOURCES: BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENCES
BC Business Registration and Name Approval
BC One Stop
www.bcbusinessregistry.ca
Municipal Permits and Licenses
* Business Licence
* Inter- Municipal Business Licence
• Commercial Kennel Licence
• Mobile Vendors Permit
Biz Pal
Chilliwack Licenses
* Business Licence
* Special Occasion Licence
* Music Licensing
• Dog Licensing
City of Chilliwack
www.chilliwack.com
Chilliwack Permits
* Temporary Use Permits
* Building Permits
• Building Inspection Permits
• Development Permits
* Other Permits
City of Chilliwack
www.chilliwack.com
www.bcbizpal.ca
Chilliwack continues to undergo significant business growth and
urban development. In the last ten years, Chilliwack business
licenses have more than doubled to reach a total of about
4,500 business licenses.
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With a lower cost of living and comparable wages,
Chilliwack residents enjoy a higher standard of living.
ECONOMICS
INCOME AND INSURANCE
WAGES & INCOME
Chilliwack’s average family income is $79,360 per year (2011 Census), which is comparative to
other cities of its size and distance from a major urban centre. British Columbia’s minimum
wage is $10.25 (CAD) per hour up to an average managerial wage of $37.52.
PAYROLL
Employers must deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, Employment Insurance
(EI) premiums and income tax from an employee’s remuneration and then remit to the
Government of Canada. Employers must also contribute 1.4 times the amount of an employee’s EI premiums.
Personal income tax rates vary based on earned income. See chart. Learn more. Visit the
Canada Revenue Agency: cra-arc.gc.ca. Also visit servicecanada.gc.ca.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
WorkSafeBC is responsible for enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and
providing insurance coverage and support for employers and workers in the case of injury or
disease. The cost of the insurance is based on this formula: (base rate ± experience rating adjustment) x assessable earnings. For more information visit worksafe.com.
BENEFIT PACKAGES
Benefit packages are paid for in part or in whole by the employer. Benefit packages usually
include medical coverage, dental, disability insurance, and a pension plan. Employees get a
minimum two weeks of paid vacation and 10 statutory holidays. Learn more about benefits.
Visit the Canada Revenue Agency: cra-arc.gc.ca
UNIONS
There are dozens of unions in Canada that represent the interests of more than three million
affiliated workers across the country. For more information, visit Canadian Labour Congress.
AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME
AVERAGE SALARIES (BC)
CHILLIWACK
$79,360
CLASSIFICATION
CDN$
FRASER VALLEY
$83,058
Management
$37.52
METRO VANCOUVER
$99,723
Business, Finance, Administration
$23.03
BC
$91,967
Sciences, Natural, Applied and Related
$32.38
ABBOTSFORD
$88,468
Health Occupations
$29.80
MISSION
$84,135
Education, Social Science, Government
$29.44
Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport
$25.21
VANCOUVER
$104,278
KAMLOOPS
$89,103
HOPE
$66,902
LANGLEY CITY
$77,507
SURREY
$92,446
LANGLEY TOWNSHIP
$101,897
Sales and Service
$16.14
Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators
$25.78
Primary Industry
$20.93
Manufacturing, Processing, Utilities
$22.49
BC’s Minimum Wage
$10.25
SOURCE: Statistics Canada 2014 and BC Min Wage (updated 2014)
PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATE (RANGE)
TYPE
FEDERAL
Earned Income
Unearned Income
(e.g. Dividend)
PROVINCIAL (STATE)
LOCAL
15.00% - 29.00%
5.06% - 14.70%
N/A
Dependant on dividend
type, income and tax credits
Dependant on dividend
type, income and tax
credits
N/A
7.50% - 14.50%
2.53% - 7.35%
N/A
Capital Gains
SOURCE: Canada Revenue Agency (updated 2014)
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Chilliwack has one of the lowest business and
development costs in BC’s Lower Mainland.
ECONOMICS
DEVELOPMENT COSTS
MUNICIPAL SURVEY OF TAXES & DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES
LAND COSTS
In Chilliwack, depending on location, the average land costs are roughly as follows:
• Industrial: $550,000 - $700,000 per acre
• Commercial: $800,000 per acre Downtown / $1M - 1.2M Sardis-Vedder
• Agricultural: $ 50,000 - $100,000 per acre
DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE
When construction value exceeds $50,000, property developers must pay a Development Cost
Charge (DCC) prior to obtaining a Building Permit. These fees are used to fund capital improvements to the sewer, water, drainage, and road infrastructure and the acquisition of parkland
and open spaces. View Chart.
BUILDING PERMITS
A Building Permit is required if you are going to construct a new building, renovate or improve
unfinished areas of a dwelling, make structural changes or repairs, move a building, build an
accessory building larger than 10m2, demolish all or a portion of a structure or dwelling, or
install a wood burning appliance or a hearth stove.
Costs are based on a percentage of the construction costs. For example, the building permit for
a $15,000 deck would cost approximately $191. Or an average permit for a new Single Family
Dwelling would be about $2,000. Visit chilliwack.com.
OTHER PERMITS, LICENSES, OR FEES
Depending on the needs of your building project, other permits or costs may be necessary.
These include, but are not limited to: water/sewer connection fees, geotechnical reports, and
tree and green space management plan and security. For more information on permit and
licensing fees, visit chilliwack.com.
“Rated tops. Lowest tax burden. Best timing.”
— NAIOP 2014 MUNICIPAL REPORT CARD
(EXAMPLE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING; 10 ACRES; 50,000 SQ. FT)
COMMUNITY
LAND
IMPROVEMENTS
INDUSTRIAL
TAX RATE
TOTAL
TAXES
DCC RATES
TOTAL
DCC
TOTAL
MUNICIPAL
CHARGES
Chilliwack
5,500,000
2,611,000
8.94670
74,785
20.78/SQ.M.
96,526
171,311
Abbotsford
7,100,000
2,611,000
10.56300
102,577
58.00/SQ.M.
269,419
371.996
Maple Ridge
8,000,000
2,611,000
12.30380
130,556
12.15/SQ.M.
+ 3,794 /HA
71,792
202,348
Langley
Township
8,000,000
2,611,000
9.7041
102,970
66.12 /SQ.M.
307,137
410,108
Delta
9,000,000
2,611,000
10.23740
125,093
33.16/SQ.M.
154,033
279,126
Surrey
9,000,000
2,611,000
6.09370
70,754
63.29/SQ.M.
293,992
364,746
Coquitlam
9,000,000
2,611,000
13.52510
157,040
60.36/SQ.M.
280,381
171,311
DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE (DCC) BYLAW 2000, NO. 2689
Residential Subdivision (PER PARCEL)
WATER
SEWER
ROADS
DRAINAGE
PARKLAND
$1,711.36
$2,256.52
$15,443.81
$1391.10
$3,546.72
Multi-Family Residential Development
– Townhouse (per unit)
$1,258.35
$1,659.21
$12,312.93
$717.99
$1,830.56
– Apartment (per unit)
$1,006.68
$1,327.37
$11,610.94
$717.99
$1,830.56
$855.68
$1,128.26
$6,233.68
$717.99
$1,830.56
– Small Apartment (per unit)
– Congregate Living
$728.24
$960.22
$2,471.01
$717.99
$1,830.56
$1,258.35
$1,659.21
$12,312.93
$717.99
$1,830.56
Commercial (per m²)
$7.61
$5.01
$31.21
n/a
n/a
Institutional (per m²)
$7.61
$5.01
$18.73
$7.99
$19.79
Industrial (per m²)
$4.34
$2.86
$13.58
n/a
n/a
Subdivision or Mobile Home
Park Development (per pad
space)
SOURCE: City of Chilliwack (updated 2016)
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TAXATION
Canada’s marginal effective tax rate is lower than all G-7
countries and about 17 points lower than the USA.
ECONOMICS
TAXATION
CORPORATE INCOME TAX/FRANCHISE TAX
Governments at all levels work to limit or reduce taxes and make investment attractive. Federal
and provincial governments also provide incentives to attract business investment.
BUSINESS
INCOME
UP TO $500,000
BUSINESS
INCOME
OVER $500,000
MFG.
&
PROCESSING
FEDERAL
FEDERAL TAXES
Canada’s overall marginal effective tax rate is by far the lowest in the G-7 at about 17 percentage points lower than that of the United States. Federal corporate income tax is between 11%
and 15%. Visit Invest in Canada. (Note: Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 5%).
Rate (range)
11%
15%
NOTE: Various capital asset classes permit accelerated depreciation.
PROVINCIAL TAXES
With a low corporate tax rate of between 2.5% and 11%, in addition to several tax incentives
and credits, as well as some other tax breaks, BC is among the lowest major industrialized nations. Learn more. Visit Trade and Invest BC. (Note: Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is 7%).
LOCAL
MUNICIPAL TAXES
Business tax rates in the City of Chilliwack are almost two-thirds less than neighbouring communities. Property tax rates are calculated by the City of Chilliwack. The City of Chilliwack also
offers revitalization tax incentives. View chart and visit chilliwack.com.
NOTE: $500,000 threshold is based on taxable income over or below that amount, reduced only when taxable capital exceeds
$15,000,000 (Federal & Provincial).
COMPARISON OF MUNICIPAL TAXES
MUNICIPALITY
PROPERTY TAXES
ON A REP. HOUSE
RESIDENTIAL TAXES
/ CAPITA
BUSINESS & OTHER
TAXES/CAPITA
TOTAL
TAXATION PER
CAPITA
Chilliwack
2,721
526
225
751
Abbotsford
3,169
548
325
873
Langley Township
3,123
595
374
969
North Vancouver City
4,223
569
456
1,025
15%
PROVINCIAL
Rate (range)
Federal Tax Deductible
2.5%
No
Rate (range)
0%
NOTE: British Columbia has no local corporate income taxes.
TOTAL CORPORATE INCOME TAX
13.5%
(Federal and Provincial)
11%
No
11%
No
0%
0%
26.0%
26.0%
SOURCE: KPMG (updated 2014)
NOTE: There are no provincial payroll taxes, no capital tax, and no property tax on most production machinery or equipment. Also
note: Federal tax laws require employers to pay only 4.95 per cent of payroll for social security taxes and 2.63 per cent for employment
insurance.
REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES:
MUNICIPALITY
$ PER $1000 OF ASSESSED PROPERTY (LAND/BUILDINGS)
BUSINESS
LIGHT INDUSTRY
MAJOR INDUSTRY
RESIDENTIAL
Chilliwack
9.7
9.6
0
4.8
Kent
11.0
14.8
0
4.1
SOURCE: Trade and Invest BC (updated 2016)
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Chilliwack enjoys an average of 12% annual growth,
generating about $121 million in yearly investment.
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
RECENT DEVELOPMENT
Over the past decade, Chilliwack has seen about $1.5 billion in investment.
• INDUSTRIAL: Industrial development totalled about $155 million, generating about 215,000
square meters of industrial space over the last 10 years. View Page 39.
• COMMERCIAL: Commercial investment has grown significantly with about $230 million in
new building permits over the last decade, providing about 150,000 square meters of new
floor space. View Page 40.
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150
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1992
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1998
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2012
2013
2014
2015
Low overhead costs, combined with population growth, a world-class education system, and a
skilled labour force, are some of the factors that have led to this development boom.
Chilliwack: All Building Permit Values (adjusted)
250
$ Million
Chilliwack continues to grow steadily from year to year. Annual fluctuations aside, Chilliwack’s
building permit growth over the last 30 years averages to about 12% per year generating about
$121 million in annual investment. Accumulated investment over the last three decades has
reached a total of $3.6 billion. Of this total, about 60% was invested in residential development, and the remaining 40% invested in commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural
development.
ALL BUILDING PERMITS ($ MILLIONS)
Residential
Commercial (incl. estimates for First Nations)
Institutional
Industrial
Agricultural
Note: The total values include First Na4on Reserve commercial developments. • INSTITUTIONAL: Institutional construction has also grown in value with about $216 million
of investment, providing about 85,000 square meters of new floor space over the last 10
years. View Page 41.
• RESIDENTIAL: Most notably, Chilliwack’s residential sector has seen the most growth with
about $1 billion in construction over the last decade. View Page 42.
INDUSTRIAL: Langley Concrete chose Chilliwack for low land
costs and easy access to markets.
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL: Master-planned community
Garrison Crossing.
• DOWNTOWN: From the Chilliwack Cultural Centre to several multi-family residential
developments, Downtown Chilliwack has seen significant improvements. View Page 43.
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With plenty of economical land, Chilliwack is the ideal
location for industrial development.
DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Chilliwack’s industrial sector has grown significantly over the last 30 years, with a total of more
than $255 million in industrial building permit values, averaging out to about $33.5 million per
year. During this same period, Chilliwack also saw nearly $150 million in agricultural building permit values, averaging about $5 million in improvements per year. In the last decade
alone, Chilliwack saw about $155 million in industrial building permit values, generating about
215,000 square meters of industrial space for a total of about 230,000 square meters.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA: VILLAGE WEST
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
VILLAGE WEST (75% OF INDUSTRIAL LAND AREA)
Located north of the TransCanada Highway and west of Chilliwack Proper
•
•
•
•
•
Chilliwack Business Estates
Cattermole Industrial Estates : 200+ acre heavy industrial park.
Highway 1 Business Park : 84 acre industrial park.
Progress Way Industrial Park: 72.6 acre industrial park, with 21 industrial parcels.
Kerr Avenue/Brannick Place Agri-Industrial Subdivision: 67.3 acre food processing industrial
subdivision.
VIEW CITY OF CHILLIWACK ONLINE MAPPING TOOL AT WWW.MAPS.CHILLIWACK.COM
Chilliwack Industrial Building Permits
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PERMITS ($ MILLIONS)
Millions
$35
Permit Value
New Floor Space
m2
70,000
$30
60,000
• Legacy Pacific Industrial Park: This industrial and food processing park has undergone
a number of major expansions in recent years, adding about $23.5 million in new
development.
$25
50,000
$20
40,000
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR
$15
30,000
A small percentage of industrial land exists in Chilliwack Proper and Sardis-Vedder. This area
also includes the Chilliwack Municipal Airport.
$10
20,000
$5
10,000
RURAL INDUSTRIAL (25% OF INDUSTRIAL LAND AREA)
COSTS AND INCENTIVES
Chilliwack industrial land prices range from $550,000 to $700,000 per acre. Lease rates vary
from $5 to $8 per square foot plus approximately $2 to $3 triple net. Also view incentives:
• Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption
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0
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With growing economic prosperity, the demand for
commercial development is blossoming.
DEVELOPMENT
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The City of Chilliwack has seen more than $408 million in new commercial permit values
over the last 30 years, with an average annual permit value over the last decade of about $20
million per year. Current estimated floor space is about 445,000 square meters, of which 33%
is general merchandize, 10% food, 21% automotive, 15% office/business, and 20% amusement, food and beverage, and other. In the last decade, Chilliwack has seen about $230
million in new commercial growth, providing about 150,000 square meters of new floor space.
$35
$30
This 5-acre site has 7 new commercial buildings, including Tim Hortons, BMO Bank of Montreal, Pharmasave and a medical office.
$20
The Promontory Hillside Plaza is a three-storey building with businesses on the ground level
(4 CRUs for a total floor space of 1,090 m2) and 19 apartments on the upper floors for a total
construction value is $5 million. And Promontory Heights Plaza is an outdoor mall including
Shoppers Drug Mart, ScotiaBank, two medical/dental offices, restaurants and several CRUs
with a total floor area of 3015.1 m² (32,454 sq.ft.) at a construction value of $3.25 million.
$25
15,000
10,000
$15
$10
5,000
$5
0
Total Chilliwack
2015
$0
2010
PROMONTORY PLAZAS
20,000
1985
This 1,960 m² (21,094 sq.ft.) retail/commercial development has created 19 strata units of new
retail space at a construction cost of $1.8 million.
25,000
$40
VILLAGE AT SARDIS PARK COMMERCIAL CENTRE
VEDDER VILLAGE MALL
30,000
$45
2005
This 65,032 m² (700,000 sq.ft.) commercial development includes Home Depot, Walmart
Supercentre, and Galaxy Cinema (Cineplex).
$50
2000
EAGLE LANDING
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
PERMITS ($ MILLIONS)
Chilliwack Commercial Building
Permits
1995
This $25.25 million project includes several commercial buildings including Cooper’s Foods
and five mixed-use buildings (128 apartments above street-level businesses) framing the
pedestrian-friendly “high street” open mall.
EAGLE LANDING
GARRISON VILLAGE OPEN MALL
1990
GARRISON VILLAGE OPEN MALL
Millions
RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS
M2
New Floor Space m2 (adjusted)
Notes: 1: 1997 and 2011-2013 values include Vedder Crossing Plaza in Tzeachten Reserve and Eagle Landing Shopping Centre in Squiala
Reserve (estimated values only), respectively. 2. Floor space records prior to 1996 are not available..
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Canada Education Park, with many notable training facilities,
makes Chilliwack a regional destination for education.
DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In the institutional sector, the construction value of developments over the past 30 years total
almost $530 million, with the average annual permit value of about $38.5 million. In the last
decade, investment in institutional construction totalled $216 million, providing about 85,000
square meters of new space.
RECENT NOTABLE PROJECTS
CANADA EDUCATION PARK
Established in 2003, this 200-acre site showcases several major institutions including the RCMP
Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC), Canadian Police College, Justice Institute of BC (JIBC),
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and the Agriculture Centre of Excellence (ACE). The Park’s projected student population is expected to grow
exponentially with the number of full-time students increasing to 18,470 by 2020.
CHEAM LEISURE CENTRE
This $9 million renovation of the former Cheam Centre showcases a 6-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, lazy river, hot tub, sauna, squash courts, weight training room, fitness equipment,
double gymnasium, and meeting and multi-purpose rooms.
UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
In 2006, UFV upgraded 85 acres of the former Canadian Forces Base (CFB) and transformed
it into a modern Trades and Technology Centre with a total floor space of 10,684 m² (115,000
sq.ft.) at a total investment of $29 million. In 2011, UFV also renovated 5,000 m2 (53,800 sq.ft.)
of the former CFB Engineering Building and built 9,000 m2 (97500 sq.ft.) of new construction.
CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE
CHILLIWACK GENERAL HOSPITAL (CGH)
The new $19.5 million Chilliwack Cultural Centre, opened September 2010, consists of the
Chilliwack Art Gallery; HUB International Theatre, a 584-seat proscenium arch theatre; Rotary
Hall Studio Theatre, a 168-seat black box studio theatre; 21 music instruction rooms; four arts
and crafts studios; meeting rooms; and related amenities.
In 2011, CGH completed a $35 million Emergency and Lab building, with an improved entry
and major renovations to the ambulatory care facilities.
Chilliwack: Institutional Building Permit Value (adjusted)
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING PERMITS ($ MILLIONS)
PROSPERA CENTRE SPORTS ARENA
$70
This 9,476.1 m² (102,000 sq.ft.) facility consists of two arenas; the main arena has 5,700 seats.
In 2005, it expanded its seating capacity to accommodate major spectator events for a total
project cost of $21.5 million.
$60
$50
Millions
$40
$30
$20
$10
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1986
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1988
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1992
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1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
$0
Total Permit Value in Nominal $
CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE
CHILLIWACK GENERAL HOSPITAL : NEW TRAUMA CENTRE
1985-2014 (30 yr.) Average Total Value in Nominal $
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Affordable housing enables residents to enjoy a superb
quality of life.
DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Most of Chilliwack’s growth has occurred in the residential sector, comprising 60% of assessments. Over the last 30 years, Chilliwack saw more than $2.2 billion in new residential development, averaging $75 million per year. In the last decade, Chilliwack saw nearly $1 billion in
residential investment. There are currently about 34,000 households in Chilliwack with about
750 new housing starts per year, averaged over the last decade. Of the new housing starts in
2014, about 52% are single family housing and 48% multi-unit complexes.
SOUTHERN HILLSIDES: PROMONTORY - RYDER LAKE - EASTERN HILLSIDES
There are nearly 3,700 private dwellings on the hillsides. Promontory, established in 1992,
has seen the greatest growth, with 2,250 housing starts in the last 15 years. This is a hillside
neighbourhood predominantly featuring single-family homes and townhouses, with a planned
capacity of 10,000 people. Ryder Lake is an established neighbourhood of estate homes with
acreage. The Eastern Hillside is seeing the most recent growth with a planned fully serviced
urban development, featuring The Falls Country Club and a residential resort, with an ultimate
capacity for 13,000 people.
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
There are about 3,500 private dwellings, predominantly single-family detached homes, in these
areas. As these areas are predominantly located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) little
future development is expected.
To see a map of Chilliwack and its neighbourhoods, visit chilliwack.com.
Chilliwack: Housing Starts
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING STARTS (UNITS)
Units
SOUTH: SARDIS - VEDDER - GARRISON CROSSING
1,600
South of the highway is Sardis and further south is Vedder. This area was established in 1970
and predominantly features mixed-use commercial/residential and multi-family residential
complexes in its core, with some single-family homes on the outskirts. There are about 11,500
private dwellings in this area, with about 3,700 housing starts in the last 15 years.
1,400
The southern Vedder area also features one of the city’s most recent flagship developments:
Garrison Crossing. Established in 2004, Garrison Crossing is a “master-planned” residential
neighborhood (153 acres), designed to accommodate 1,500 to 1,800 compact single homes,
townhouses and condominiums, together with 7432.2 m² (80,000+ sq.ft.) of “vertically mixed”
commercial/institutional/residential development. It incorporates many “neo-traditional” and
“new urbanism” neighborhood features, such as pedestrian friendly roads and pathways,
“green streetscape”, an urban wood lot, and a Legacy Walk on the history of the former
Canadian Forces Base (CFB).
600
1,200
1,000
800
400
200
Mobile Home
Secondary Suites and Other
Apartment
Townhouse
Duplex
2015
2011
2007
2003
1999
1995
1991
1987
1983
1971
0
1979
North of the Trans Canada Highway, Chilliwack Proper consists of about 16,000 private dwellings. The area in and around downtown Chilliwack is seeing the greatest growth in multi-family
residential development and mixed commercial/residential development with about 3,000
housing starts in the past 15 years. The western section of this area, Village West, is mostly
seeing industrial development. Chilliwack Mountain is also seeing some subdivision and could
accommodate residential development to a capacity of 4,500 people.
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR) AREAS: GREENDALE - YARROW - ROSEDALE
1975
NORTH: CHILLIWACK PROPER - VILLAGE WEST - CHILLIWACK MOUNTAIN
Single
Note: Housing starts in First Na0on Reserves are not included. SOURCE: City of Chilliwack (updated 2016)
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Redevelopment initiatives and incentives are
transforming the pedestrian-friendly downtown.
DEVELOPMENT
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Initiatives by the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association, the City of Chilliwack
and Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) have led to multiple revitalization
projects, including:
• Downtown storefront facade and canopy improvement program: multiple retailers.
• Five Corners Plaza: $2 million providing 1,672 m² (18,000 sq. ft.) of floor space.
• Court House: $5.5 million investment providing 2,972.9 m² (32,000 sq. ft.).
• Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre: $13 million.
FIVE CORNERS PLAZA
COURT HOUSE
STORE FRONT FACADE IMPROVEMENT
PROSPERA CENTRE ARENA
CHILLIWACK LANDING LEISURE CENTRE
COAST CHILLIWACK HOTEL
• Prospera Centre Arena: $21.5 million for 9,500 m² (102,000 sq. ft.) construction.
• Chilliwack Cultural Centre: art gallery, 500+ seat performance theatre, 250 seat studio,
music rooms, instruction rooms, arts and crafts studios and related amenities (5,987 m2)
valued at $22 million (2009/2010).
• Central Community Park: $1.3 million investment (2005). New design includes an outdoor
amphitheater, water feature, special lighting, pathways, interpretative signage and significant architectural details.
• Coast Chilliwack Hotel (First Avenue): $5 million renovation of 110 guest rooms, banquet
rooms and meeting facilities, an indoor pool with hot tub and sauna, a fitness facility, and
Preston’s, the hotel’s in-house restaurant. (2008).
•
Multi-family Residential Projects:
- Birch Street Condominium Apartment: 58-unit apartment valued $4.7 million (2007).
- TRI-R Development: A 55-unit condominium (6,059 m2) valued at $7 million (2009).
- Fairview Apartments: 55-unit apartment (3,488 m2) valued at $2.3 million (2009).
LEARN MORE
• Chilliwack Downtown Plan (Downtown Core Task Force)
• Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption (City of Chilliwack)
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Incentives, initiatives and progressive action is transforming
Chilliwack into an attractive site selection destination.
DEVELOPMENT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CEPCO continues to work with several public and private parties to make industrial, commercial
and institutional lands available for development or investment. Some areas of potential
growth include:
ZONING AREAS: CITY OF CHILLIWACK
COMMERCIAL
Chilliwack has plenty of commercial opportunities. Downtown Chilliwack, in particular, with its
recent renovations, redevelopment, and street-scaping improvements, has become a popular
location for new investment. Explore the vision and learn about tax incentives:
• Chilliwack Downtown Plan
• Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption
• Also visit Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association
INDUSTRIAL
With low industrial land costs, Chilliwack is ideal for manufacturing, food processing,
technology, warehousing and more. Various sites are available. Contact CEPCO to explore site
locations. Also explore industrial tax incentives:
• Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption
RESIDENTIAL
As much of Chilliwack’s land is part of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), most residential
development is designated along the hillsides. See the Affordable Housing Strategy.
AGRICULTURAL
The City of Chilliwack supports sustainable agricultural development. The Official Community
Plan was amended to adopt the Agricultural Area Plan. Learn more.
LEARN MORE
The City of Chilliwack’s plan for long-term growth and development can be viewed in their 2040
Official Community Plan.
VIEW MORE MAPS AT MAPS.CHILLIWACK.COM
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NOTE: The majority of Chilliwack’s land is dedicated to agriculture at 64%. This land is part of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The
remaining 36% of Chilliwack’s land is divided as follows: 20% Residential, 10% Commercial, and 6% Industrial. Within these areas, there
remains another 4% of land that is available for further development or redevelopment.
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Multiple programs and resources are available for
businesses, investors and immigrants.
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Chilliwack Economic Partners helps
new and existing businesses succeed
CONTACTS
CHILLIWACK ECONOMIC PARTNERS
CORPORATION (CEPCO)
HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION
CEPCO understands the importance of healthcare and education to our community and
economy. As a result, CEPCO actively assists our local health authority and hospital with the
attraction of healthcare professionals. CEPCO also works with the Chilliwack School District, the
University of the Fraser Valley, and other post secondary institutions on a variety of initiatives
and programs. Also ask about Chilliwack’s Canada Education Park.
SITE SELECTION AND INVESTMENT
CEPCO helps businesses explore site selection and investment options in the City of Chilliwack.
They provide community information (demographics and labour force data) and project
development assistance (fast-track building permits and approvals, zoning, development
cost charges, engineering and infrastructures). Research assistance, as well as connections to
government funding and other entities, is also available.
IMMIGRATION SUPPORT
CEPCO works with applicants and representatives of the Ministry of Advanced Education and
Labour Market Development’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in order to fast track the
immigration of business investors and skilled professionals.
Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) is responsible for the City of Chilliwack’s
economic development. CEPCO’s main purpose is to enhance the community’s economic
prosperity and quality of life by attracting new business and development and by providing
business retention, location and support services to new and existing businesses.
BUSINESS RELOCATION OR EXPANSION
Whether you want to expand or relocate your business, CEPCO will assist you with coordinating various aspects of your move to Chilliwack. From streamlining permits and approvals to
coordinating human resource consulting or housing, CEPCO’s goal is to have your business up
and running as soon as possible.
BUSINESS RETENTION
Supporting Chilliwack’s existing businesses is one of CEPCO’s top priorities. Through one-onone consulting, industry events, and business seminars, CEPCO can help local businesses
discover ways to increase productivity and profitability.
EMPLOYEE ATTRACTION, RETENTION AND TRAINING
If you are looking to improve your productivity, CEPCO can assist you in accessing provincial
and/or federal funding for technical training, soft skills training, human resource consulting
and other programs. If you are looking to attract new employees, CEPCO can help connect you
to local employment service providers.
CHILLIWACK CREATIVE COMMISSION
The Chilliwack Creative Commission acts on behalf of CEPCO to attract and facilitate film
production in the community. Visit chilliwackcreativecommission.com.
CHILLIWACK AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
The Chilliwack Agricultural Commission’s mandate is to encourage the continued development
of Chilliwack as a centre of excellence in agriculture with projects and activities that facilitate a
diverse and sustainable agricultural sector. Visit chilliwackagriculturalcommission.com.
ADDRESS: #201 – 46093 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2L8
TELEPHONE: 1-800-561-8803 or 1-604-792-7839
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.chilliwackeconomicpartners.com
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Government at all levels provide services to support
business growth and development
CONTACTS
GOVERNMENT PROFILES
MUNICIPAL: CITY OF CHILLIWACK
The municipal government consist of a mayor, 6 councillors and 323 staff members. City
services include engineering/operations (such as roads, sewer, drainage), civic services, fire
and police, development (including planning, building, and business licensing), parks and recreation, as well as finance and administration. Economic development initiatives are handled
through Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation. Visit: www.chilliwack.com.
REGIONAL: FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT
The Regional District is made up of seven electoral areas and six member municipalities,
including Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Mission. Their services are diverse and include regional
parks, pest control, and waste management. Their goal is to establish a vision and support the
long-term development of the region. Visit: www.fvrd.bc.ca.
PROVINCIAL: GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The provincial government ministries include education, agriculture, fisheries, family, energy,
finance, forests, health, human resources, public safety, transportation, water, land and air protection, and more. The Provincial Government owns a number of crown corporations, including
(but not limited to) BC Ferries, BC Hydro, BC Transit, ICBC, and Tourism BC, and are involved in
numerous other provincial programs, activities and services. Visit: www.gov.bc.ca.
FEDERAL: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
The Government of Canada has several departments, agencies and crown corporations, from
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada to Statistics Canada to Western Economic Diversification
Canada. Services include Service Canada, Canada Business, Canada International, and many
more. Visit: www.canada.ca.
CONTACTS
CITY OF CHILLIWACK
MAYOR:
COUNCILLORS: TELEPHONE
WEBSITE: Sharon Gaetz
Sue Attrill, Chris Kloot, Jason Lum, Ken Popove, Chuck Stam, Sam Waddington
604-792-9311
www.chilliwack.com
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
CHILLIWACK’S BC ACCESS CENTRE
LOCAL AGENT:604-795-8415
WEBSITE:
www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
MLA:
John Martin
Chilliwack Constituency Office
TELEPHONE:
604-702-5214
EMAIL:[email protected]
MLA:
Laurie Throness
Chilliwack-Hope Constituency Office
TELEPHONE:
604-702-9633
EMAIL:
[email protected]
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
MP:
Mark Strahl
TELEPHONE:604-847-9711
EMAIL:[email protected]
WEBSITE:www.markstrahl.ca
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The Government of Canada supports International Trade
with over 150 DFATD offices world-wide.
CONTACTS
DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE AND
DEVELOPMENT CANADA (DFATD)
Part of the mandate of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada is to encourage international trade and increase economic opportunity through their Canadian Trade Commissioner
Service.
INVEST IN CANADA
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has over 150 trade offices around the world to
assist current and prospective international investors. They provide confidential strategic expertise, market intelligence, connections, facilitation, and support at no charge.
Discover Canada’s investment advantages, its vibrant industries, and learn how to establish
your business in Canada. Visit Invest In Canada.
EXPORTING FROM CANADA
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has offices in every province to help companies and
organizations navigate the complexities of international markets. Whether you are looking to
export or invest in a foreign venture, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service can provide
market intelligence and support free of charge.
Learn more. Visit Export from Canada.
OPENING NEW MARKETS
Learn more about Canada’s international trade agreements and other services for business.
Visit Foreign Affairs,Trade and Development Canada.
VIEW FEATURE VIDEO ON INVEST IN CANADA WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNATIONAL.GC.CA
Financial stability, low business costs and a highly skilled and
educated workforce have made Canada a top investment
destination.
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada welcomes
immigrants and investors to build a life here.
CONTACTS
IMMIGRATION
There are several ways to immigrate to Canada through both the provincial and federal governments in Canada.
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)
The government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training administers
the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows applicants to enter as either a “skilled
worker” or a “business entrepreneur.” For more information, visit their website Welcome BC.
FEDERAL IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS
There are multiple federal immigration programs administered by Immigration Canada. These
include:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Start-up Visa Program
• Self-Employed Persons Program
• Family Sponsorship
• Live-in Caregiver Program
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program
For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.
IMMIGRATION FOR STUDENTS
British Columbia’s teachers and institutions are ranked among the best in the world, and
the cost of studying here is lower than in many other locations. Learn More: Study for Minor
Children | Post-Secondary Studies | English As A Second Language (ESL) | Get Ready to
Study in B.C.
VIEW THE BC NEWCOMER’S GUIDE. VISIT WELCOME BC.
Explore immigrant investment opportunities in Chilliwack.
Contact Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation.
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Multiple business resources are available to
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
CHILLIWACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce supports business growth, education, connections,
and economic development, as well as environmental, cultural, and governmental
concerns. Visit chilliwackchamber.com.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (BIA) – DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK
The Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association (BIA) is a non-profit organization representing over 240 property owners and 360 businesses. They are responsible for
revitalizing and enhancing downtown Chilliwack through physical improvements, regulatory
controls, customer attraction, and business development programs. Visit downtownchilliwack.com.
TOURISM CHILLIWACK
Tourism Chilliwack helps strengthen and develop the tourism industry through marketing
community attractions, supporting local tourism businesses and greeting visitors at the
Visitor Information Center, located on Luckakuck Way beside Heritage Park, just off the
Trans Canada Highway at Lickman Exit 116. Visit tourismchilliwack.com.
BUSINESS RESOURCE LINKS
CANADA’S PACIFIC GATEWAY
Transportation infrastructure between North
America and the world
SERVICE CANADA
Information for employers, immigrants and more.
Includes information on employment insurance,
hiring, funding, and other resources
CANADA BUSINESS NETWORK
www.canadabusiness.ca
Information on starting, planning, and managing
a business
SMALL BUSINESS BC
Small business information, resources, and services
BC BUSINESS REGISTRY
Register your business name and more at OneStop
Business Registry
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA
esdc.gc.ca
Information on funding, labour market data,
training, employee insurance, and more
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS BRANCH
Information on Employment Standards and more
pacificgateway.gov.bc.ca
servicecanada.gc.ca
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
www.bcbusinessregistry.ca
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb
EMPLOYER’S ADVISORS OFFICE
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/eao
WORKSAFE BC
Enforcement body of the Occupational Health and
Safety Regulation. Also provides workforce insurance and compensation
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
The Business Development Bank of Canada
provides business consulting and loans based on
cash flow and quality management
COMMUNITY FUTURES SOUTH FRASER
Business Start-up Loans, Self Employment Program
(SEP), workshops and coaching
WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
www.wd.gc.ca
Helps with business and economic development
through business support, research, training, and
funding programs
FARM CREDIT CANADA
Canada’s leading agriculture lender
www.worksafebc.com
www.bdc.ca
www.southfraser.com
www.fcc-fac.ca
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#201 – 46093 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada V2P 2L8
1.800.561.8803 or 1.604.792.7839 | [email protected]
Attracting and Facilitating Economic Growth
www.chilliwackeconomicpartners.com

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