Vancouver has been ranked as one of the best cities in the world for quality of life, placing seventh in the Mercer 2024 Quality of Living Survey, making it the only North American city in the top 10. Other Canadian cities also performed well, with Toronto at 13, Ottawa and Montreal at 20, and Calgary at 25. The rankings reflect factors like climate, recreation, and cultural environment, highlighting Canada's appeal for international assignees. Vancouver's ranking improved from last year, tying with Frankfurt, Germany.