Toronto lies on the shore of Lake Ontario, the easternmost of the Great Lakes. Home to more than 600,000 people, the City is the key to one of North America's most vibrant regions, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 4.5 million Canadians live in the GTA, the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of the nation. The City is also the seat of the Government of Ontario.

As a result, the City abounds in investment and employment opportunities in such diverse fields as banking and financial services, film and television production, and fashion, and also has a thriving arts community.