hen it comes to a thriving business and economic development climate, it certainly helps that Ottawa is the most highly educated city in Canada. (Almost 50% of

residents hold a post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma.)

Ottawa is a vibrant, exciting city with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Thriving private, public and not-for-profit sectors offer satisfying careers and limitless potential.

But don't just take our word for it. Link to OCRI – Ottawa's lead economic agency for fostering the advancement of the region's globally competitive knowledge-based economy.

Better yet, download The OCRI Report and get the full story on why Ottawa is the best place to work, learn and live.

More specifically, the OCRI Report is an annual community and statistical profile containing the latest economic, technology and educational data for the Ottawa community.

While on the OCRI site, be sure to click on “Quick Ottawa Facts” under Economic Statistics on the home page. You'll find an up-to-date monthly overview of key economic indicators including employment, housing and construction figures.

On “Quick Ottawa Facts”, be sure to check out the left menu items, such as Quality of Living. That's where you'll learn that safe, clean and inviting Ottawa consistently ranks in the top 20 of the world's best cities to live in – and that on the list of 144 of the world's most expensive cities, Ottawa ranked 90th , making it Canada's most affordable city on the list.