Globalization has opened up many new markets for businesses, but it has also given companies more flexibility in the location of their head offices and primary activities. Against the backdrop of the lively competition this creates among the world’s major cities to attract new businesses, the Board of Trade decided to study the issue of our city’s business environment and ability to attract companies. Visit this section for an assessment of the business environment in Montréal and possible ways to increase our competitiveness in this area.