Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, Canada. Its name is the French term that pertains to Mount Royal, which is a three headed hill located in the city. It was originally called Ville-Marie or 'City of Mary' and currently has an official motto stating 'Well Being Through Harmony' (Concordia Salus). The city has also been constantly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. It was ranked 16th by the Monocle Magazine of London.

French is the official language in Montreal as stipulated in the city's charter. It is the second largest primarily French speaking country in the world following Paris, France. Census studies determine that over 1.6 million people reside in the city proper and that over 70.5% of the population speaks French at home.

Top economic industries in Montreal include electronic, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, software engineering, printed goods, and apparel and textile manufacture. The service sector is also a prominent and includes process engineering, higher education, and finance. It has been ranked as one of the largest North American centers for Aerospace jobs. The city also has the largest inland port in the world and handles up to 26 million tons of cargo a year.