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Expands longstanding partnership between BMO and the CHL

Lanny McDonald and Jim Peplinski named Head Coaches

Mike Vernon, Joel Otto, Paul Reinhart named Assistant Coaches

Tickets Available for Public Sale Now

- Three-quarters of high-net worth Canadians are either donating the same or more than before the 2008 recession

- They will be giving an average of $5,217 to charitable causes this year

- Health, children's charities and community projects are among their favourite causes to support

- Consumer spending expected to grow at a modest 2 per cent through the holiday season

- Lack of blockbuster items weigh on North American toy sales

- Promotional battle expected in the retail apparel space

Exhibition explores how period of radical change inspired the great artists of the 20th century; tickets go on sale Nov. 15

- Only one-fifth of Canadian investors are knowledgeable about ETFs

- However, sixty per cent would add ETFs to their portfolio after learning about their benefits

- Spending Spirit: Canadians' spending projected to climb for the third consecutive year

- Taking Flight: Largest spend and increase accounted for by holiday travel plans

- A Rewarding Spend: Rewards spending increases by 32 per cent from 2012

BMO is 'Making Money Make Sense' for Canadians by Providing a Tip for Each Day in November

Majority of Canadians confident in their knowledge of RRSPs, TFSAs, GICs; however confidence level down from 2012

- GDP growth of 1.1 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Stimulus measures, such as tax credits, are helping to grow the economy

- Construction industry rebounding after workers' strike during the summer

- GDP growth of 2.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Strong resource-sector activity driving population growth

- Construction sector major growth driver in the Province

- GDP growth of 0.8 per cent expected in 2013, 1.4 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- U.S. economy to help boost province's exports

- Forestry sector experiencing growth

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, 1.6 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Public-sector spending is expected to support economic growth

- Unemployment rate continues to decline

- GDP growth of 1.2 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Unemployment remains low in comparison to other Atlantic provinces

- Exports to support provincial growth

- GDP growth of 5.0 per cent expected in 2013, 1.4 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Longer-term prospects for offshore oil are bright

- Private sector job growth is healthy and unemployment at record low

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Construction and trade add to job gains

- Housing market has rebounded, with significant pickup in Toronto

- GDP growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Housing market supported by firm population growth

- Agricultural sector remains solid