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Montréal at a Glance
As port of entry to North America, Montréal has established itself over the years as the meeting place of two continents. The openness and dynamism of Québec’s economy helped foster the development of a flourishing financial industry. The banking system is known internationally for its stability, soundness and prudence. Finally, Montréal’s bilingualism (French and English) and Euro-American charm make a rich contribution to its international character.

Population of 3.7 million in the metropolitan area
Unique gateway between the economies of Europe and America
Quality of the workforce: Highly qualified, multilingual (more than 80 languages spoken)
Cosmopolitan city in which Spanish is spoken by approximately 20% of the population
Presence of the Montréal Exchange, specializing in derivatives trading
Montréal is home to many major public and private portfolio managers
Reliable and modern technological, telecommunications and transportation infrastructure
Same time zone as New York, Boston and Toronto, with direct flights to these and other major cities
Recognized technological hub
University metropolis of Canada, with 6 universities and 450 research centres
Safe environment (one of the lowest crime rates in North America)



   
To learn more about Montréal:
 
www.montrealinternational.com
www.ville.montreal.qc.ca

   
To plan your visit to Montréal:
 
www.tourisme-montreal.org
www.bonjourquebec.com
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