Montreal was appointed a UNESCO City of Design on 12 May 2006

Not only has Montreal demonstrated that design can be a powerful tool in promoting inclusion and plurality of values, but the city has also called upon its citizens to play a critical and active part in mobilizing design to inspire more innovative living environments that enhance daily life and existence.

The city exudes great economic and social development potential through design, and there is no doubt that it is backed by the support and involvement of its public, private and civil society sectors.