Living in Toronto

The Osgoode Professional Development Conference Centre at One Dundas Street West is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto. As Canada’s economic capital with a multicultural spirit and cosmopolitan flare, Toronto is a great place to live, study and work.

Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is home to people from around the world. Its population of 2.5 million makes it the fifth-largest city in North America, and it is ranked as one of the safest. Toronto’s bustling finance district, just steps from the OsgoodePD Centre, is the gateway to a remarkably diverse economy that includes many leading law firms, the Toronto Stock Exchange – the world’s fifth largest – and a majority of Canada’s corporations. Toronto is also Canada’s financial capital and the third-largest financial centre in North America. The city’s business capital ranks alongside economic powerhouses such as New York, Boston and Chicago.

Torontonians are well-known for their inclusiveness and tolerance. Each year, some 100,000 new immigrants settle in the city that UNESCO has rated the world’s most diverse. In fact, approximately 49% of Toronto’s residents were born outside of Canada, and the city works hard to bring a little piece of home to every one of its diverse communities. The city’s more than 7,000 restaurants reflect the tastes, cultures and ingredients of the world, and Toronto is the proud host of more than 1,000 world-class festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, Caribana, the Honda Indy Toronto and the Toronto Jazz Festival.

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The city is a cultural paradise with outstanding museums and art galleries such as the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. It is home to the Toronto Symphony and the Canadian Opera Company, and countless venues for all types of entertainment. Every year, Toronto’s International Film Festival reinforces the city’s reputation as “Hollywood North”. Four major league sports teams also call Toronto home – the Toronto FC (soccer), the Toronto Raptors (basketball), the Toronto Blue Jays (baseball) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (hockey). Major sporting events for tennis, golf and auto racing also take place annually in Toronto.

To this, add a low crime rate, clean environment, hiking and biking trails, beaches, a beautiful waterfront and a public transit system that earns the city a consistent rating as one of the most livable cities in the world.

For more information on Toronto, visit www.seetorontonow.com.

Estimated Living Expenses per Month in Toronto

On-campus accommodation⁽¹⁾	$750
Food	$250
Clothing	$100
Local public transportation (Pass)	$141
Entertainment/Miscellaneous⁽²⁾	$200
TOTAL⁽³⁾	$1441

Total estimated living expenses for a 12-month period are $17,292. Costs are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD).

⁽¹⁾ Average Single Room/Bachelor cost based on current on-campus fees. Actual fees will vary depending on location and off-campus residence rates.
⁽²⁾ Actual expenses will depend on student’s lifestyle.
⁽³⁾ All students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents are also required to purchase UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) which will cost approximately $700 – $900 CAD per year. Complete details can be found on the York International UHIP site.

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“Osgoode’s LLM program has given me the flexibility to pursue my interests and take core Canadian law subjects. I have benefited from networking with students at the downtown location and participating in activities at the main campus – the best of both worlds.”

Tongayi Masvikwa
South Africa
Class of 2013

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