An educated workforce
A breeding ground for talent sustained by a world-class academic network
- Best student city in the world according to the QS Best Student Cities 2017 ranking
- 11 institutions of higher learning and numerous colleges and vocational training centres
- 200,000 university students, including 33,500 foreign students
- Canada’s university capital
Source : Gestion des données sur l’effectif universitaire (GDEU), Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur, 2017
Reputable academic institutions
6 full-service universities
- Concordia University
- McGill University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke-Campus de Longueuil
- Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
- Université TÉLUQ
2 business and public administration schools
3 engineering and scientific research institutions
A growing market
One of North America’s most dynamic and flexible labour markets
- 2 million workers
- Stable job growth, despite the global economic turmoil of recent years
- Easier recruitment for companies- 3rd in North America and 4th in the world for low overall risk associated with recruitment, employment and workforce relocation
Source: Aon Hewitt, Consulting Global Research Center, 2013
A culture of innovation
- 7.7% of the workforce is employed in a high-tech jobs, ahead of Dallas and Toronto
- 6th highest concentration of high-tech jobs in North America
- An omnipresent culture of creativity and innovation
Sources: U.S Census Bureau, 2016, and Statistics Canada, 2016
A synergy of skills
A unique climate of collaboration between university researchers and high-tech industries
- The largest university research centre in Canada
- Top metropolitan area in Canada for university research funding
- Largest number of university researchers in Canada
- A model based on collaboration and public/private partnerships
Source: Research Infosource Inc., 2017
A welcoming climate
Immigration : a powerful economic development driver
- 53,000 new immigrants each year
- A society open to multiculturalism
Source: Conference Board of Canada, 2017
A multicultural metropolis
The most bilingual and trilingual metropolitan region in Canada
- 2.5 million residents speak English, that’s 9% more than in Vancouver.
- 55% of the population is bilingual (French and English), compared to just under 8% in Toronto and Vancouver
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016
- Almost 20% of the population is fluent in three or more languages, compared to 4% in Toronto and 3% in Vancouver
- More than 100 languages spoken – a key advantage for businesses with foreign markets
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The commercial power : Direct access to the North American market
The economic power : The most competitive operating costs in North America
The financial power : Attractive tax treatment and tailor-made incentives
The industrial power : 7 clusters of excellence in high value sectors
The power to attract the best : One of the world’s top 10 hip cities
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