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Save the Date/Interview Opportunity - Will Middle Eastern and North African Unrest & Tragedy In Japan Impact Economic Recovery?

TORONTO, March 15, 2011 – Join investment experts from BMO Harris Private Banking and Harris Private Bank as they discuss their economic outlook and investment strategies heading into the second quarter of 2011.

Topics that will be discussed include:

The implications of political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa on economic growth, capital markets and consumers
The potential economic impact of the growing tragedy in Japan
The March 15 U.S. Fed Meeting: how did the markets respond?
Oil and gold reach record highs: implications for Canada and investors
The future of Canadian and U.S. equities' markets
U.S. employment gains- proof-positive that the recovery is real?

WHO:
Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking
Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer, Harris Private Bank

WHEN:
Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. ET

HOW:
Media are invited to participate through conference call: 416-641-2144 / 866-696-5910
Participant Passcode: 3244840

The call will be archived at www.bmoharrisprivatebanking.com until April 16, 2011.

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Media Relations Contacts:
Martha McInnis, Toronto, martha.mcinnis@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Wanda Whitson, Chicago, wanda.whitson@harrisbank.com, (312) 461-7815

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