As a Canadian immigrant to the UK, who loves London so much he once decided to walk the entire Tube map, and the manager of a team made up entirely of EU nationals. I think the upcoming referendum on June 23rd is the most important vote Londoners are likely to face in a generation.

While Brussels may be the political capital of the EU, London is without a doubt its pre-eminent city. It is both the most populous and most economically productive area in the EU.

The relationship between Brussels and London sometimes echoes that between Washington and New York. London and New York share many similar traits with each other such as a general openness to foreigners, thriving business communities and buffoonish blond-haired politicians, to name just three.

However, London’s status as the pre-eminent city in Europe, not to mention the world, is threatened by the ill-advised EU referendum. London stands to lose far more from Brexit than any other part of the UK, which is why I think Londoners should care deeply about the outcome.

Since Londoners have rejected pro-Brexit Zac Goldmsith in favour of the pro-EUSadiq Khan for Mayor of London, it’s likely that Londoners on the whole will vote to remain.

However, the fact that UKIP also gained two assembly seats, means Londoners should not be too complacent. And is a reminder that not everyone who lives here shares the same vision for the city.

Here are 28 reasons (both personal and factual) why I will be voting to stay in and why I think you should too:

Voting to stay will not magically solve London’s problems. While it will mean that we can continue to attract the best and brightest from around Europe, there’s no guarantee we will be able to do the same for those beyond the EU.

Nevertheless, the key question for Londoners is: Does London remain a global city which keeps its doors open to the world or a closed city that tries to shut it out?

Please Note: The views expressed in this article are mine and mine alone. They in no way reflect the views, public or private, of my employer.