Give me a break - we've just moved here after living in the UK for years. We think It's a fantastic city. Obviously not perfect, but quality of life here is amazing. Toronto was a very close 2nd. I would be very happy to raise my family in either cities. We're amazed at how friendly and safe it is. I'm originally from Victoria and was shocked at the crime when I moved back there last year. Try comparing walking around downtown Victoria (even at 8:00pm) any night of the week versus walking around downtown Montreal at midnight and tell me which city feels WAY safer. Hands down, it's Montreal. Considering how much bigger Montreal is, that's got to say something.