Ville de Montréal, through its Fashion Bureau, has launched a competition to mark the Shanghai World Expo. The Shanghai 2010 Competition is aimed at Montréal fashion designers.
The City of Montréal has more than 20 years of municipal actions in design. Since creating the position of Design Commissioner in 1991, the Ville de Montréal has implemented numerous initiatives aimed at stimulating creation in design and promoting the local and international reputations of Montréal-based designers.