Telecommunications…

• One of the world's fastest growing industries
• Integrating information technology
• Crosses over into all other business sectors

Telecommunications and Toronto…

• One of the top Telecom & IT cities in North America
• Top telecom companies locate, start, and develop here
• Most FORTUNE 1000 telecom companies have executive offices here
• More than 80 languages are spoken in Toronto
• Provides a multi-cultural labor force ideal for global commerce
• Has over 155,000 highly skilled persons employed in Telecom & IT
• Boasts one of the most highly advanced communication systems in
  North America
• Home to four major wireline and four major wireless service providers
• One of the most extensive fibre-optic network in North America
• A significant call-centre location in North America
• One of the top five R & D centres in North America in telecommunications
• Ready for the Information Age and beyond

About Toronto…

• Located in Southern Ontario, Canada
• One of the world's foremost cities - fifth largest in North America
• One of the highest ratings for quality of life in the world
• North America's third largest film and television production center
• Second largest transit system in North America
• Prime location for business
• A hotbed for culture and recreation
• Canada's number one tourist destination
• Theatre, art galleries, movie complexes, music clubs, professional
  sports teams, and more
• "The safest major metro area in North America" - Fortune magazine
• "Best global city for business and family life" - Fortune magazine

Canadian Institute of Telecommunications is centrally located in Toronto