Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It’s located in the southeastern part of Canada, along the shore of Lake Ontario. Toronto is among the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural hub. Over time, Toronto has been recognized for influencing other cities globally. It is admired for its remarkable mix of historic buildings and modern structures that stand side by side complementing each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Ripley's Aquarium, and Casa Loma.

The Canadian census is conducted every 5 years, and the most recent census was in 2016, with the next one scheduled for 2021. According to the 2016 census, Toronto had a population of 2,731,571. Toronto is considered one of the most diverse cities globally, with over 50% of its residents born outside Canada. The 2016 census data showed that 48.76% of the population was white, while 51.24% were visible minorities. Toronto is religiously diverse, with a significant number of residents identifying themselves as Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, and Buddhist. The data collected during the 2016 census showed that 54.1% of people in Toronto identified themselves as Christian, 8.2% as Muslim, 5.6% Hindu, 3.8% Jewish, 2.7% Buddhist and 0.9% other religions. On the other hand, 24.9% declared that they followed no religion. As one of the most diverse cities globally, Toronto houses residents who collectively speak over 200 languages, including Punjabi, Italian, Cantonese, Tagalog, Spanish, Portuguese, and of course English. The CN Tower, one of the city's most famous landmarks, was once the tallest freestanding structure in the world.

Toronto’s city administration has a 'strong mayor' system. The Mayor of Toronto is the city's chief executive officer and head of the Toronto City Council. The council is a unicameral legislative body, consisting of the mayor and 25 councillors representing geographical wards throughout the city. The mayor is elected by a citywide vote and serves a four-year term. The council is responsible for city services such as public utilities, local community services, city planning, and waste management. The City of Toronto also has four community councils that consider local matters and make recommendations to the City Council.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and has an economy that is a key driver of Canada's economy, contributing about 20% of the nation's GDP. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a vibrant culture rooted in commerce. It has a GDP of over CAD$330 billion, which is larger than that of several countries. The Port of Toronto handles about 2 million tons of cargo every year.

Toronto has been proactive in planning its infrastructure development. It has prioritized various infrastructure projects, from new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, to enhanced digital connectivity and new public transit, road and bike lane projects. This investment is provided by both the public and private sectors. One area that has seen significant attention is the city's digital infrastructure. There has been steady growth in the uptake of high-speed broadband by businesses, although there are still areas in the city where access is limited. These areas are seen as priority areas for action by the city.