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As the nation’s capital, Ottawa is home to approximately 900,000 people and is one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.  Ottawa is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River which divides the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The Ottawa area serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada and many other government bodies.  Famously known for its important festivals, Ottawa enjoys the tulip festival, chamber music festival and the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest throughout the summer months.  During the winter, Ottawa’s Rideau Canal serves as the world’s largest, naturally frozen ice rink which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ottawa is enriched with a lot of history and has several museums on hand for residents and tourists alike.  Ottawa’s stable economy has led to a quality of life that is rated among the top twenty cities in the world. More than 1,800 advanced technology companies employ over 81,000 people in the Ottawa region.  Companies who reside in Ottawa include, Alcatel, Cognos, Tundra, Cisco, MDS Nordion and Entrust.