Renowned around the world for its international flair and joie de vivre, Montreal has long been considered an exciting place to visit. But with top-notch schools, an efficient health care system and a diverse economy, Montreal is also an excellent place to live and raise a family. It is no coincidence that the United Nations consistently rates Canada among the top countries in the world in which to live.
TOP 5 REASONS TO MOVE TO MONTREAL
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A First-class Education System
The province of Quebec’s education system features a modern curriculum and an advanced pedagogical method, making it one of the best educational networks in the industrialized world.
Quebec is one of the only jurisdictions in North America which offers heavily subsidized day-care and early-childhood centers, where children under the age of five benefit from top quality pre-school programs, with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills.
Montreal boasts one of the most extensive Jewish day school networks in North America. All of the primary and secondary schools in the network offer trilingual instruction (French, English and Hebrew) along with a curriculum that places a strong emphasis on Jewish learning and culture. The province of Quebec is one of the only jurisdictions in North America that offers substantial subsidies to its Jewish day schools, and the Jewish community offers further financial help to those unable to pay tuition fees.
At the post-secondary level, the Montreal region boasts several junior colleges (known as CEGEPs), as well as four world-class universities. University tuitions are the lowest in North America and are among the lowest in the industrialized world. Graduates of the Quebec school system are also equipped to travel around the world in search of specialized educational programs.
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Affordable Housing and Cost of Living
In spite of its status as a world-class city, Montreal features one of the lowest costs of living among major industrialized countries. Housing, food and clothing cost considerably less than in many similar-sized cities in North America and Europe.
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Healthcare
Quebec’s healthcare and hospital system is regarded as one of the most advanced and efficient in the world. Health care is universal and free of charge and the Quebec government subsidizes the cost of prescription medication for seniors and lower-income Quebecers. Essential medical care, hospitalization and prevention services are offered through a network of nearly 600 public and private establishments and several hundred medical clinics.
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Employment
As Canada’s second-largest metropolitan area, Montreal is one of North America’s important economic hubs. It a leader in the high-tech industry in North America. The information technology sector employs more than 110,000 people. More than 40 percent of Canada’s pharmaceutical industry is centered in the Montreal region, including a burgeoning biotechnology sector. And with anchors such as Bombardier and CAE Electronics, Montreal is North America’s leading aviation and aerospace centre. Many multinational companies do business in Montreal where they benefit from a highly-skilled, highly-educated workforce that is able to function fluently in two of the world’s major languages.
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Tourism, Sports & Recreation
Montreal is often described as one of North America’s leading cultural centres, and the city that most resembles Europe for its international flair and joie de vivre. Home to more than 100 ethnic and cultural communities, the city features a fascinating array of international cuisine to meet all budgets. The city has abundant parks and playgrounds, and a wealth of sporting and recreational activities to choose from. In winter, it's only an hour’s drive to some of North America’s top ski resorts. The city is a leading tourist attraction, featuring 400 years of history, an international convention centre, casino and exceptional shopping and nightlife.
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