What is the financial hub of Canada?
Toronto is Canada's business and financial capital, a growing financial hub in North America, and a top ten global financial centre. Toronto's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is significantly outpacing the national average.
Why is it called Bay Street Toronto?
The street was originally known as Bear Street because of frequent bear sightings in the early history of Toronto. It was renamed Bay Street in 1797 from the fact that it connected Lot Street (present-day Queen Street West) to a bay at the Toronto Harbour.
Does Canada have its own stock market?
The Toronto Stock Exchange is the largest exchange in Canada. The exchange is fully electronic with more than 1,500 companies listed. All transactions are conducted in Canadian dollars.
What banks moved from Montreal to Toronto?
Scotiabank relocated to Toronto in 1931, while RBC relocated its head office to Montreal in 1907, and later to Toronto in 1976. The Bank of Montreal (BMO) was also established in Montreal, although the bank relocated its head offices to Toronto in 1975.