Congratulations! Toronto Makes It Into The World’s “20 Best Cities” List
The truth is: Toronto ranks 17th (out of 400 cities) on the list, which is two places lower than last year. With this sobering thought in mind, let’s take a look at the rest of the rankings.
The list is topped by London, UK, which has held the 1st place position for 11 consecutive years, despite its much-maligned Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, being accused of driving the city into the ground. If ranking first in a global list after being ‘messed-up’ by a ‘Moslem mayor’ can get a town to a top ranking in the World, Toronto wouldn’t mind a Sadiq Khan, would it now?
Anyway, back to the list, which has New York City in second place, while Paris, France, ranks third. Closer to home, Vancouver is 41st, Montreal is 46th, Ottawa is 73rd, and Calgary is 85th.
Do these rankings matter? For regular Torontonians grappling with rising inflation, fluctuating unemployment numbers, high prices at the pump and grocery store, and a major housing crisis, don’t expect high-fives just yet. More likely, you will hear a polite, “That’s nice to know, but will it make a difference to fresh produce and milk prices at the store?”
So, how do these rankings work? Each year, Resonance Consultancy, a Vancouver-based marketing firm, compiles an exhaustive list of the top global cities based on livability, lovability, and prosperity. The 2025 report is based on a survey of 33,000 people from 43 countries and includes data on GDP per capita, cultural programming, airport connectivity, and social trends on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Google. The report also emphasises the importance of climate resilience, the health of the startup ecosystem, transportation access, and cultural depth in determining urban desirability.
Why Toronto? The answer: Toronto has the “brainpower”! This is contrary to the scepticism expressed by some in the city, who claim that immigrants—especially international students—have only been a drain on the economy, contributing little more than increased competition for housing and exacerbating unemployment among white residents. That aside, here’s what Resonance believes makes Toronto the brain capital of Canada: “Toronto’s ‘brainpower’ stems from its globally recognised universities and the fourth-most educated population on the planet.” This achievement has propelled the city to fourth place in terms of educational attainment and 11th place in terms of universities.
The research firm also labelled Toronto as a “coveted” city for newcomers, particularly immigrants, who prefer the city for establishing roots and engaging in various activities, such as living, working, studying, and starting businesses that employ other Torontonians.
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