For a fresh take on this age old question... there's ONE thing that's different this time, that we did not have access to in the previous versions of this thread...
Me: When did it become apparent that Toronto would surpass Montreal?
ChatGPT: It's difficult to pinpoint an exact moment when it became apparent that Toronto would surpass Montreal, as the process has been ongoing for many years and has been influenced by a variety of economic, social, and political factors.
However, it's generally accepted that Toronto began to outpace Montreal in terms of population and economic growth in the late 20th century. In the 1970s and 1980s, Toronto experienced a period of rapid growth and urbanization, while Montreal faced economic challenges and political instability.
By the 1990s, Toronto had become Canada's largest city and economic powerhouse, with a diversified economy driven by industries such as finance, technology, and media. Montreal, on the other hand, struggled with high unemployment and a declining manufacturing sector.
Today, while Montreal remains an important cultural and economic center, Toronto continues to outpace it in terms of population growth, economic activity, and global prominence.