must follow the international policy framework approved by Council in May 2002 Candidate analysis Once a proposal is presented to the General Manager of Economic Development, it is reviewed by staff to determine the candidate's status and applicability for formation of a relationship with Toronto. Whereas the criteria identified are minimal requirements, the review process is a more thorough investigation of the candidate city. Recommendations to accept a proposal are often made only for cities which have strong similarities to, or compatibility with, Toronto. It must exhibit a diverse economic structure, instead of being dependent on one factor only, such as tourism. It should have sizeable population in the city core, and be the centre of an urban agglomeration. Proposals for 2006 On June 14, 2006, a report analyzing the candidacy of four cities was presented to, and considered by city council. Four cities were discussed: Lisbon was deemed to meet most of the criteria for a relationship, but was ultimately rejected because of Toronto's numerous relationships in the region, citing that "adding one more European city to an already unbalanced international portfolio is not recommended". The report noted that Lisbon and Toronto have very strong community and business relationships, as well as Toronto having a significant Portuguese population. Manila was rejected because it already has a relationship with another Canadian city, and also because Toronto has a relationship with a city in that region Monte Carlo was rejected because it does not have a diverse economy, being dependent on tourism, and because it does not match demographically with Toronto Montego Bay was rejected for lack of compatibility both demographically and economically with Toronto; the report noted the strong presence of Jamaican culture in Toronto, and its lack of relationship with cities from the Caribbean Former partnerships Amsterdam, Netherlands Wuxi, China New York City, New York, United States Indianapolis, Indiana, United States São Paulo, Brazil References Sister cities Toronto Sister cities