News Releases

- Almost 60 per cent of Canadians are unsure how capital gains and dividend income are taxed

- BMO offers a variety of tax smart investing options, including BMO SelectClass(R) Portfolios

- Fifty-four per cent state that charitable donation tax credits have little influence in their philanthropic contributions

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day in participating schools in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland

- Program provides resources for teachers and families to help start and continue conversations on money matters

- New report shows Canadians would much rather talk to their kids about the facts of life than finances; parents have concerns about their childrens' financial future

- Buying Intentions: Intent to buy surges in Montreal; softens in the GTA

- Price expectations: Homeowners' expectations of price gains reasonable as appreciation begins to slow

- Mortgage affordability: Number of mortgage holders dipping into savings to afford payments continues to decrease

- Pullback in confidence reflects the economic slowdown due to inclement weather - BMO Economics

- More than half of Canadian business owners expect 2014 will be a better year for business; 44 per cent anticipating business growth

- Business confidence varies for B.C., Alberta, Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada

- Reduction of Series F management fees will provide access to lower cost mutual funds within fee-based accounts

- Thirty-three new discount Series D mutual funds now available exclusively to BMO InvestorLine self-directed clients

- Almost 80 per cent feel their children are prepared to handle their inheritance

- Two-thirds spend time talking to their kids about finances

- Just one-quarter believe their kids will be better off financially than them; 41 per cent believe they will be worse off

BMO releases report on outlook for economy, labour market and housing market in the Greater Toronto Area

- Gradual rise in mortgage rates and increased condo supply should temper future growth in house prices

- GTA's manufacturing and tourism sectors set to see a boost from weaker dollar

- Sturdy Canadian financial sector along with business and personal services industry will continue to provide a stable employment base

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