News Releases

Autism Ontario welcomes elementary and secondary schools to participate and 'Raise the Flag' in support of raising autism awareness in Ontario

- One-quarter of all Canadians have already filed their tax returns

- Canadians feel very knowledgeable about how their income is taxed, but much less knowledgeable about how specific types of investment income, such as capital gains and dividend income are taxed

- Of those expecting a refund for the 2013 tax year, 37 per cent plan to use the money to pay household bills and/or reduce their overall debt load

- BMO Harris Private Banking is recognized for the fourth consecutive year

- Firm acknowledged for excellent wealth management solutions, strong client relations and highly personalized and innovative products and services

BMO's private banking operations in Asia acknowledged for innovative products and services, ability to meet client and business needs, and comprehensive financial and investment solutions

- Amount of first timers expecting parents to help with the purchase increases significantly

- Majority of respondents say their home-buying timeline has been delayed

- One third of first timers willing to break their budget for the right home

- More than $22 million raised for local United Ways and other charities across North America

- More than 84 per cent of BMO employees supported campaign through donations along with volunteering their time at hundreds of community charities

Winners from Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) headed to 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup

- Eighty-five per cent of Canadians feel the financial sector has made strides addressing gender equity issues in the last 20 years

- More than half feel that there is still a glass ceiling for women pursuing a career in financial services

- Almost two-thirds believe male clients are treated in a preferential manner compared to female clients