News Releases

- Farm sector bounces back despite extreme U.S. drought

- Third-lowest jobless rate in Canada

- Real GDP growth of 2.6 per cent in 2012, 2.3 per cent in 2013 (Canada's at 2.2 per cent in 2012, 2.0 per cent in 2013)

- Projected national growth of 2.2 per cent in 2012, 2.0 per cent in 2013

- Alberta to lead the country with 3.5 per cent growth this year

- Resource sector fueling growth in Western Canada

- Nearly one-in-ten currently own a "student house"

- Majority believe purchasing property to rent to students or house their children attending college or university is a good investment

- BMO experts highlight what potential buyers need to know about investing in student properties and the tax implications

Award-winning Trade Finance group has nearly two centuries supporting North American traditional and structured trade transactions

Equity Through Education Trading Day initiative has raised more than $12 million to date and assisted more than 2,500 students

- BMO is adding approximately 250 additional ATMs to its Quebec network to offer a better banking experience to its customers

- BMO debit and credit card customers can use the Cash ATMs without paying additional fees

- Only one-third often set budgets for expenses, and even fewer actually review their purchases on a monthly basis

- Less than one-in-five set a budget for non-essential spending

- With the fall season officially here, BMO recommends Canadians begin planning financially for the upcoming holiday season

Canadians spending an average of $3,720 annually on items they want but do not need, with men spending more than double that of women

- The majority shop to improve their mood, while nearly half regret purchases after the fact and sometimes spend more than they make on a monthly basis

- One quarter unable to afford something they need because of spending on 'wants'

- Clothing, shoes and dining out are the most common impulse purchases among Canadians