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Media Advisory: BMO Hosts Panel on Volunteerism in Canada
- Join experts from BMO, the United Way and the Agincourt Community Services Association on June 4th at 10:30 a.m. ET
- Panellists to provide insight on the importance and prevalence of volunteering in Canada and unveil the findings from a new national study
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 31, 2013) - To mark BMO Volunteer Day, a company-wide initiative that will involve approximately 7,000 employees volunteering in more than 450 projects in communities across North America, BMO Financial Group will be hosting a panel to discuss a variety of issues around volunteering and unveil findings from a new study on volunteerism in Canada.
| WHAT: | |
| Media representatives are invited to dial in to a panel conference call featuring experts who will discuss a number of topics including: | |
| • | What percentage of Canadians volunteer and why? |
| • | What are the most popular charitable sectors for volunteers? |
| • | How important a role do volunteers play in the ongoing success of community organizations such as the United Way and the Agincourt Community Services Association? |
| • | Do employers have a responsibility to help nurture a culture of volunteerism in Canada? |
| WHO: | |
| Eric Tripp, President, BMO Capital Markets | |
| Rahima Mamdani, Vice President of Human Capital, United Way Toronto | |
| Lee Soda, Executive Director, Agincourt Community Services Association | |
| WHEN: | |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. ET | |
| WHERE: | |
| Media are invited to participate through conference call: 416-695-7806 / 888-789-9572 | |
| Participant Passcode: 7627282 | |
For further information:
Media contacts:
Amanda Robinson, Toronto
416-867-3996
amanda.robinson@bmo.com
Valerie Doucet, Montreal
514-877-8224
valerie.doucet@bmo.com
Laurie Grant, Vancouver
604-665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com
Amanda Robinson, Toronto
416-867-3996
amanda.robinson@bmo.com
Valerie Doucet, Montreal
514-877-8224
valerie.doucet@bmo.com
Laurie Grant, Vancouver
604-665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com
