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Expands longstanding partnership between BMO and the CHL

Lanny McDonald and Jim Peplinski named Head Coaches

Mike Vernon, Joel Otto, Paul Reinhart named Assistant Coaches

Tickets Available for Public Sale Now

- 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

- GDP growth of 1.6 per cent expected in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014

- Newfoundland & Labrador, Alberta and Saskatchewan to lead country

- New partnership is part of BMO's Equity Through Education Program

- Two scholarships will be awarded in 2014

First Beneficiary a Local Grad

BMO becomes the official bank of the Raptors and proud partner of the team's 2013-14 season

- Sixty-eight per cent of women report being personally impacted by cancer-related illnesses

- Seventy-eight per cent are concerned about being diagnosed with cancer

- More than half have conducted a proper breast cancer self-exam within the last year

- New BMO branch represents a $1.3 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours - six days a week

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Nearly half of business owners use social media to promote their company brand

- Facebook and LinkedIn continue to lead the pack of go-to social tools for small businesses

- One-third of businesses use social media tools to track what is being said about their company

Hiring has flat-lined - Only three-in-ten small business owners hired people with disabilities in 2013; same level as 2012, according to BMO survey of small business owners

- It is time we moved People with Disabilities off the unemployment line and onto the productivity line

- Businesses missing out on opportunities to hire employees who are more engaged, more productive and more loyal

- Myths and misunderstandings major barrier to employment

- BMO's 'Count Me In' campaign contributed to a 'lift' in hiring of people with disabilities at the bank - can the same work for small businesses?

Surviscor award comes just weeks after BMO InvestorLine ranked #1 in client satisfaction by Ipsos Reid

- The President of BMO Financial Group, Quebec, unveils the highlights of a study to revitalize Montreal

Six Business Leaders Recognized As Exceptional Role Models in Corporate Canada

- Sixty per cent of business owners lose sleep thinking about their retirement

- Fewer than 40 per cent have a business succession plan in place

BMO Bank of Montreal President and CEO Frank Techar hosts Chief of the Defence Staff at event in Ottawa

- Frank Techar is appointed Chief Operating Officer of the bank

- Greater alignment between North American Personal, Commercial and Wealth businesses

- Operating group reorganization strengthens capacity to develop industry-leading, cross-group capabilities that drive customer experience

- Formalizing the Chief Operating Officer position increases focus on evolving business models - recognizing changing customer preferences in a more mobile world and capturing the opportunity to enhance both profitability and market share

- Sixty per cent of business owners lose sleep thinking about their retirement

- Fewer than 40 per cent have a business succession plan in place

Fans attending BMO Ultimate CHL Fan Appreciation Nights in 42 Canadian Hockey League arenas from October 13 to December 6 have chance to represent WHL, OHL and QMJHL as each league's Ultimate Fan

- BMO's Ultimate CHL Fan Contest will provide a fan in each CHL member hockey league with a trip to 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup in London, Ontario

- Canadian ETF market stands at $60 billion AUM and more than $4.1 billion in inflows as of September

- There are now nine ETF providers; competition abounds among smaller players

- Increased competition, tactical allocation, diversified exposure and low cost will drive ongoing success

- Semi-annual survey shows majority of Canadians believe 2014 will be a better year for business than 2013

- One-third of business owners will be investing more in their business in the coming year

- Most investment will go towards upgrading or purchasing new equipment