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BMO Financial Group today announced that it will contribute $75,000 to support the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in South East and South Asia following a massive earthquake and tsunami.

"The devastation in Asia is beyond measure. The Red Cross is appealing to Canadians to support its largest emergency operation in decades. To help those wishing to make a contribution, BMO Bank of Montreal branches across the country will begin accepting donations tomorrow on behalf of the Red Cross' South Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis Relief fund," said Tony Comper, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group.

"The Canadian Red Cross is very appreciative that BMO is helping to provide humanitarian support to people affected by the horrific natural disasters in Asia," said Dr. Pierre Duplessis, Secretary-General, The Canadian Red Cross.

Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. BMO serves clients across Canada and the United States through its Canadian retail arm BMO Bank of Montreal; Chicago-based Harris, a major U.S. mid-west financial services organization; BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of Canada's leading full-service investment firms; and Harris Nesbitt, its U.S. investment and corporate banking operation.

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