… is an interesting situation. It is probably one of, if not the most conflicted cities in the world. French english heritages are largely the source of these conflicts. As well, the city has numerous faces and might be reasonably labeled a schizophrenic city (not necessarily in a negative way).
Originally the economic center of canada, it was dwarfed by toronto after risk-averse businesses left during separatist tumult. Currently, however, it may be said to have one of the largest student populations in north america due to a large number of universities; both english and french.
Figuratively, montreal is illegal according to provincial law 101 as long as english universities (namely concordia, mcgill, …) exist in the city.
Multi-facety is exemplified by montreal / montréal.
Originally the economic center of canada, it was dwarfed by toronto after risk-averse businesses left during separatist tumult. Currently, however, it may be said to have one of the largest student populations in north america due to a large number of universities; both english and french.
Figuratively, montreal is illegal according to provincial law 101 as long as english universities (namely concordia, mcgill, …) exist in the city.
Multi-facety is exemplified by montreal / montréal.
