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TORONTO, November 19, 2008 – BMO Capital Markets is pleased to welcome to its trading floor two-time Olympic Silver Medalist and eight-time Canadian figure skating champion, Brian Orser, Global TV's Susan Hay, former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain, Darryl Sittler, captain of the Toronto FC, Jim Brennan and BNN'S Amanda Lang. All will be on hand Thursday morning to help kick off BMO Capital Markets' 21st annual United Way Campaign.
In past years, the event has been instrumental in setting the stage for raising millions of dollars for United Way. Last year, the campaign raised more than $2.6 million for the United Way of Greater Toronto and other community organizations.
Please join us for breakfast to support the United Way and see the market in action!
| Event: | BMO Capital Markets United Way Celebrity Pancake Breakfast |
| Where: | First Canadian Place Trading Floor 3rd Floor Podium 100 King Street West |
| When: | Thursday, November 20th, 2008 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. EST |
About BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service North American financial services provider, with over 2,400 employees operating in 14 North American offices and 26 worldwide, offering corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of investment and corporate banking products and services. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$375 billion total assets and more than 37,000 employees as at July 31, 2008.
BMO Capital Markets, through its parent, BMO Financial Group, has a proud tradition of supporting community reinvestment and corporate and social responsibility to the communities it serves. In 2007, BMO Financial Group contributed $50.4 million in donations, sponsorships and events in Canada and the United States to support charities, not-for profit organizations and programs in communities across Canada and the United States.
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