City of Toronto (ON, Canada)
Largest city in Canada, fifth largest city in North America and provincial capital of Ontario, Toronto is by far the most economically developed center of Canada. Located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario, the city alone has over 2.5 million residents, but with its suburbs, zone known as the Greater Toronto Area , it may go well over 8 million people.
Toronto is a cosmopolitan city, a major destination for immigrants to Canada. By its number of non-native-born residents, almost half were born outside of Canada.
The city has low crime rates, clean environment, high standard of living and a friendly attitude for diversity. It is also the most expensive Canadian city.
One of the top financial cities in the world, with a very strong economy, Toronto is considered a global city and Canada’s economic capital. Leading economic sectors are finance, business services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism and sports industries.
TSE (the Toronto Stock Exchange) is headquartered in the city. Most other major Canadian corporations established their headquarter here as well.
All City Rankings in Worldwide Surveys
| Ranked 4th | Best Cities for Cultural Experience (2008) | |
| Ranked 4th | Most Livable Cities (2002) | |
| Ranked 5th | Most Livable Cities (2008) | |
| Ranked 6th | Best Cities to Live in (2004) | |
| Ranked 9th | Most Livable Cities (2005) | |
| Ranked 9th | Most Dog-Friendly Cities in North America (2005) | |
| Ranked 10th | World's Most Global Cities (2008) | |
| Ranked 13th | Best Cities to Get a Degree (2008) | |
| Ranked 15th | Cities with Best Quality of Life (2008) | |
| Ranked 15th | Cities with Best Quality of Life (2007) | |
| Ranked 21st | Healthiest Cities (2007) | |
| Ranked 22nd | Safest Cities (2008) | |
| Ranked 24th | Best Cities for Diplomats (2008) | |
| Ranked 26th | Best Cities for Business (2008) |
All City Rankings in Regional Surveys
| Ranked 51st |  Canada's Most Prosper Places to Live (2008) |
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