As Canada’s economic capital, Toronto is considered a global city and is one of the top financial centres in the world, with headquarters of Canada’s leading companies situated in and around the Bay Street Financial District. Toronto’s leading economic sectors include finance, business services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism and sports industries. The Toronto Stock Exchange, the world’s seventh largest, is headquartered in the city, along with the Big Five Canadian banks.