CKNW hosts Surrey mayoral candidate debate ahead of 2026 municipal election

By Global News

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Surrey is about to become the biggest in B.C. and the race to be the next mayor is a competitive one. Five mayoral candidates joined CKNW host Jas Johal for a debate about the biggest issues facing the city and the campaign. People in Surrey have expressed concerns about safety, affordability and infrastructure and the candidates are challenged on how they will deal with some of those issues. B.C. residents will go to the polls to vote in the municipal election on Oct. 17. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/bc Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews 0:00 Introduction and opening 1:54 Candidate opening remarks 7:25 Public safety and policing 14:24 Housing and affordability 23:32 Accountability at city hall 35:16 Growth and infrastructure 42:29 Closing statements

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