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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