Debate on the creation of a Metro Vancouver megacity would likely be contentious, according to the results of a new poll.

Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., said a poll conducted Nov. 14-16 found 42 per cent of Metro Vancouver residents thought amalgamation of all the region’s municipalities was a good idea, while 42 per cent considered it a bad idea.

The remaining 16 per cent were unsure.

“The creation of a megacity encompassing all of Metro Vancouver’s existing municipalities is a contentious proposal,” Canseco said.

City of Vancouver residents showed the highest level of support for the creation of an amalgamated Metro Vancouver, at 46 per cent.

The lowest support for a megacity came from Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities at 32 per cent, followed by Richmond and De

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