News Releases

Building permits up nearly 8 per cent to the highest levels in five years

BMO sponsors and participates in multiple Pride events throughout the month of June

BMO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, and Canadian Chamber of Commerce Examine Challenges and Opportunities

Jobless Rate Lowest Since Late 2008

- Farmland Values Still Rising

- Exports Rise to Record Level

- Housing Market Soft, But Bubble Impact Muted

Job Rate at 3-Year Low

- Auto Sector Recovery Continues

- Cooling Global Demand Could Impact Exports

- Housing Still Sluggish

- Employment Shows Momentum in Early 2012

- Population Growth Slows

- Existing Home Supply Being worked Off

- Job Growth Remains Modest

- Housing Supply is Easing on Low building

- Tourism Rebounds

Employment Growth Steady

- Manufacturing, Key Driver in State's Recovery, Starting to Moderate

- Export Growth Moderating

- Home Prices Continue To Fall

Job Growth Strong Early in 2012

- Farmland Values Still Rising

- Housing Market Relatively Unscathed

- Business Bankruptcies Fall 25 Percent From Peak Levels

- Manufacturing recovery progressing

- Exports reach record high

- Job growth positive in recent months

- Majority of Canadian businesses make use of online resources and tools for managing their business cash flow

- One third (31 per cent) of Canadian businesses plan to increase their use of these cost-effective tools this year

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, now including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Changes to Quotes+ service will provide more detailed information and research on equities, mutual funds and ETFs in one central location

- BMO InvestorLine study: the vast majority of online investors think it is important to have access to extensive research resources and education tools

- Enhancements the latest in a series of upgrades BMO InvestorLine is making to enable clients to invest with confidence

Online Banking for Business Platform Significantly Enhances Customer Experience

- Two-in-three expect to buy a gift to celebrate Dad

- Women more likely to get Dad a gift, while men plan to spend more

- Report shows what Dads across Canada can expect

- Gift of contributing to a TFSA provides grads with tax-free growth

- The majority (64 per cent) of Canadians are knowledgeable about TFSAs while 44 per cent have a TFSA

- Average annual TFSA contribution is $3,700

Bank's Deputy General Counsel named 'Tomorrow's Leader' at Canadian General Counsel Awards

- Affordability is the key influencer on family vacation planning

- More Canadians plan to travel within the country- Canada has a lot to offer including the Calgary Stampede in its centennial year

- Family Financial Tip #3- plan ahead and set a budget for your family vacation

- Number of stay-at-home dads has tripled in the past 30 years

- More than half of Canadians say their family would have to spend less on cars, travel and luxury items if one parent decided to stay home and take care of the kids; 49 per cent feel their cash flow would be significantly impacted

- BMO provides tips for families living on a single income

BMO is the first Canadian financial institution to offer Canadians an online tool to book branch appointments