News Releases

- 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

- GDP growth of 2.5 per cent expected in 2013, 3.3 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Alberta leads provinces in job growth

- Housing sales in Calgary and Edmonton posting double-digit gains

- GDP growth of 1.7 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)

- Relationship with China and the U.S. markets should supplement economic growth

- Housing market more balanced as prices stabilize