Norm Kelly, a city councilor for Toronto, Canada, joins us on The Big Trade series. Norm starts the conversation by providing context for the growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the last century and how Toronto became one of the biggest city in North America. The two then delve into Toronto’s growth, including how Toronto can sustain their top position, their potential to beat bigger cities in the United States, what they can do to continue their momentum, and their facilities for international expansion. The discussion then shifts to social media as Norm shares his experience on producing content and attracting massive amounts of Twitter followers. The conversation progresses to culture, they discuss the similarities between the US and Canada, the success of Canadian pop culture in particular, and Toronto's entrepreneurial environment. Norm wraps up the episode by talking about the economic impact of Toronto hosting 2015's NBA All-Star Game and shares some local tourist destinations.
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