News Releases

- BMO Nesbitt Burns study found that almost half of Canadians will be preparing their own tax returns in 2013

- Moving expenses, carrying charges, public transit passes, and children's fitness and arts programs among often overlooked credits and deductions

- Agricultural sector's net worth increased by 78 per cent since 2003

- Led by innovation in technology, gross agricultural output more than quadrupled over the past half-century

- 2012 marked the second largest harvest on record

- In the short term, slightly softer Canadian dollar to stay close to parity as improved U.S. momentum spreads north

- Now is the time for Canadian businesses to leverage current strength of the loonie

- The Eurozone continues to face challenges with the Cyprus bailout and unemployment numbers high

- U.S. market rallies in all sectors, housing market improves with existing and new home sales up and interest rates to remain low for foreseeable future

- The Canadian government's goal of balancing the budget by 2015 is still within reach

- Hollandia Gremio will contend for grand prize of $125,000 towards a field upgrade, a $5,000 donation to the team's charity of choice, plus a trip to see a Canadian MLS or National Team home game

- Comprehensive financial literacy initiative officially launches in Canada

- CFEE program, supported by BMO, provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- BMO supports the initiative through branches across Canada

- BMO encourages Canadians to tweet their support for financial literacy in Canada

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day, a comprehensive financial literacy program, officially launches in Canada April 17th

- CFEE program, supported by BMO, provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- Virtually all Canadians agree it is important to develop good financial habits at a young age

- The vast majority feel more should be done to teach kids about finances in school

- Only 18 per cent of parents spend a lot of time discussing money management with their kids

- Inaugural "Talk With Our Kids About Money Day" takes place April 17

- Home sales decline but prices holding up

- Sales expected to firm up later in 2013

- BMO Financial Group Customer Shares Best Practices for Purchasing Card Program Expansion

- Kim Cupp from Xcel Energy to Highlight Cost-Saving Opportunities, Benefits to Buyers and Suppliers, and Strategies for Successfully Managing Corporate Card Expansion

Donates Proceeds of Award to Toronto Artist Shary Boyle

Boyle to Represent Canada at the 55th Venice Biennale This Summer

- Civic pride: 52 per cent report that they file because it is "the right thing to do"

- Ninety-four per cent of Canadians say they file a personal income tax return each and every year

- Of those who do not do a tax return, one-in-four admit they are too busy to do so

- BMO: Filing taxes annually could maximize refunds and help avoid penalties and interest charges

BMO Economics releases report for launch of Council of the Great Lakes Region

- Media panel to reveal latest survey findings about Financial Literacy in Canada

- Experts will discuss the role of parents, schools, government and financial institutions in teaching children about money

- Housing prices up 12 per cent in Florida since April 2011

- Canadians are largest foreign buyers of Florida housing

- More than 500,000 Canadians currently own real estate in Florida

- Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice is number one area for Canadian buyers

- Personal income tax filing deadline fast approaching in Canada and U.S.

- The roughly 1 million Americans living in Canada could owe taxes in both countries

- New IRS amnesty policy encourages Americans living in Canada to get caught up

- BMO Nesbitt Burns' investment advisors can introduce you to an external cross-border tax advisor

- On average, first-time buyers expect it will take them 20 years to pay off their mortgage

- Report shows first-timers prefer a fixed rate to a variable rate mortgage by more than a 2:1 ratio

- Report reveals how recent changes to Canadian mortgage rules have affected the timeline to buy for first-time buyers

- Donation supports capital campaign to expand current facility by 30,000 square feet

- Funds raised will support the Foundations of St. Mary's General Hospital, Cambridge Memorial Hospital and Grand River Hospital

- Media are invited to attend a keynote presentation by BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter and Nora Spinks, Chief Executive Officer, Vanier Institute of Family

- Fundraiser now in its fourth year, with $165,000 raised to date

- New BMO branch represents a $730,000 investment in the community

- BMO lends support to local businesses across Canada by making $10 billion in credit available

- Customized loan, deposit, cash management and card solutions provided to agri-business owners

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Employment rate up from year-ago levels, despite drop in March

- More than half of business owners expect 2013 to be a better year for business

- BMO releases report on outlook for economy, labour market and housing market in Saskatoon and Regina

- Cities performing well with excellent job prospects, above-average wages and affordable housing

- BMO open for business with $10 billion in available credit

- Federal Government Employees to Benefit from Industry-Leading Card Acceptance

- BMO enables access to detailed travel spend data to streamline travel management, meet transparency requirements

- Cards will be fully integrated with HRG's world-class booking, expense, and data management solutions

Major investment helps Ivey's new building become a reality

- Canadian iconic cultural theatrical treasure celebrates its 50th season

- Support for theatre in Canada by BMO Financial Group stretches from coast to coast

- 17 per cent year-over-year drop matches average decline from August-February period

- Prices remain firm

- The Big and Small of It: 60 per cent of small businesses and 74 per cent of enterprises say new hires are in need of basic or significant training and guidance

- Report follows introduction of the Canada Job Grant as part of the 2013 Federal Budget, which could provide $15,000 or more per trainee

- BMO Chief Economist notes that current labour shortage in Canada is below 15 year average

- Canadians paid more than $119 billion in federal income taxes in 2012

- Do-It-Yourself approach gaining in popularity: almost half prepare their own income tax returns

- Knowledge Gap: many Canadians lack insight on tax implications of RRSPs, charitable donations, capital gains and dividend income

- Canadians paid more than $119 billion in federal income taxes in 2012

- Do-It-Yourself approach gaining in popularity: almost half prepare their own income tax returns

- Knowledge Gap: many Canadians lack insight on tax implications of RRSPs, charitable donations, capital gains and dividend income

- Sales down slightly, 0.7 per cent year-over-year

- Q1 2013 was an excellent quarter, just behind last year's near record-setting pace

BMO welcomes Canadian National Women's Team members Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod and Rhian Wilkinson as BMO Team of the Week Ambassadors

- BMO Team of the Week recognizes youth soccer teams with one of the largest grand prizes of its kind in Canada: $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Canadians can nominate their favourite youth soccer team

- Grand prize also includes a trip to see a Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact or Canadian National Team home match and a $5,000 donation to the team's charity of choice

- A chance to earn 200 AIR MILES reward miles just for nominating a team

- 2013 outlook: 62 per cent positive about 2013

- Looking ahead: 52 per cent expect 2013 to be a better year for business

- Business growth: 45 per cent anticipate business will grow and 28 per cent plan to invest more into their business

The acquisition will provide BMO with additional opportunities to build its commercial business

- Historic event commemorated with customer and community appreciation day on April 3

- New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright will participate in the celebration

Bank recognizes valuable role both departments played in battling Springdale branch fire

- Ninety-three per cent of Canadians feel credit will encourage more charitable giving or will maintain current levels of support

- Half of young Canadians say that the new measure will encourage them to give more

- Statistics Canada: Canadians gave $8.5 billion to charitable causes last year, but percentage of those who give down 6 per cent from 1990

- BMO: The new credit is an example of how smart public policy can be used to encourage a new generation to do the right thing

- Agriculture in Canada accounts for 8.1 per cent of total GDP and $63.5 billion in global trade

- Canadians try to purchase home-grown poultry, vegetables, beef, fruit and cheese always or frequently

- BMO encourages Canadians to buy locally produced food and beverages this holiday weekend

Idea originating in St. Thomas, Ontario goes province wide

- Newly-launched BMO Wealth Institute helps Canadians better prepare for a confident financial future

- A four-year university degree can cost up to $140,000, yet three-quarters of Canadian parents with children under 18 have not made a detailed estimate

- Only half take advantage of the RESP

- Report outlines several options beyond RESPs to help save for college or university

- Innovative new ETFs designed to help investors construct their portfolio more effectively

- Expansion of U.S. dollar unit offerings allow investors more choice in how they access different asset classes

- BMO AM's suite has grown to 55 ETFs in under four years

- Canadian ETF industry grew by 33 per cent in 2012

- Newly-launched BMO Wealth Institute helps Canadians better prepare for a confident financial future

- A four-year university degree can cost up to $140,000, yet three-quarters of Canadian parents with children under 18 have not made a detailed estimate

- Only half take advantage of the RESP

- Report outlines several options beyond RESPs to help save for college or university

New branch represents a $1.3 million investment in the community

- BMO offering support to local businesses by making $10 billion available

- Forecasts 15,000 new jobs over the next five years

- Most local businesses have a renewed sense of optimism

- The Big and Small of It: 60 per cent of small businesses and 74 per cent of enterprises say new hires are in need of basic or significant training and guidance

- Sector Expertise: New hires in retail and construction sectors most likely to require training

- Report comes on the heels of the introduction of the Canada Job Grant as part of the 2013 Federal Budget, which could provide $15,000 or more per trainee

Jennifer Muench brings more than 15 years of experience to new role in BMO's private bank

BMO announces introduction of new Mobile Appointment Booking tool

- BMO is the only major Canadian financial institution to offer a real-time online appointment booking capability

- Since May 2012 launch, more than 29,000 appointments booked online through BMO Bank by Appointment

Turn the lights down low - Earth Hour takes place today between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. local time

- BMO provides tips for homeowners on how to reduce their environmental footprint and overall utility bills

- 63 per cent of Canadians unfamiliar with how dividend income is taxed; 58 per cent unfamiliar on how capital gains are taxed

- Strategies involving charitable donations, RRSPs, and TFSAs are among the many ways Canadians can reduce their overall tax bill

- 63 per cent of Canadians unfamiliar with how dividend income is taxed; 58 per cent unfamiliar on how capital gains are taxed

- Strategies involving charitable donations, RRSPs, and TFSAs are among the many ways Canadians can reduce their overall tax bill

Budget extends support to Manufacturing, Skills Training

- BMO Economists and Financial Experts available for commentary and analysis

- How will budget impact retirement, housing, small businesses and personal investing and taxes?

- Three-quarters of Canadians appreciate guidance when managing their investments

- However, more than half want to have the final say on whether they commit to an investment or not

- BMO InvestorLine offers a wide range of services to help investors of all types achieve their financial goals

Canadians believe employers could save taxpayers money by hiring persons with disabilities

- Slightly more than half of workers with disabilities who are able to work have jobs

- More than half of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses have never hired a person with a disability

- 50 per cent of Canadians believe employers don't have the skills required to understand and accommodate the needs of their employees with disabilities

- Meaningful change will come when private sector bias and misperceptions are addressed

Turn the lights down low - Earth Hour takes place on March 23rd between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. local time

- BMO provides tips for homeowners on how to reduce their environmental footprint and overall utility bills

- BMO Economists and Financial Experts available for commentary and analysis

- How will budget impact retirement, housing, small businesses and personal investing and taxes?

- U.S. employment and manufacturing business strengthened

- Eurozone turbulence affects international markets

- Canadian exports still struggling, but S&P/TSX equity index had a strong February

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

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including weekends

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five languages

- More than 40 per cent of Canadians admit they are not confident investors

- Only 16 per cent are very familiar with their specific investments

- BMO: Successful investing does not necessarily require 'Luck O' the Irish'

- BMO employees will bring out their walking shoes across Canada as part of BMO's enhanced commitment to Kids Help Phone

- Top destinations include within Canada, U.S., Central/South America, Caribbean Islands and Mexico

- Survey reveals travellers plan to spend an average of $2,431 on trips this spring, and $6,490 for travellers taking trips more than two weeks long

- British Columbians and Albertans most likely to travel this spring; Quebecers least likely to visit another province

- One-third leverage vacation properties to offset costs, while 43 per cent use rewards to fund spring travel

- March is Fraud Prevention Month

- Fraud is defined as a direct threat to the financial well-being of businesses

- Six-in-ten Canadians do not regularly purchase travel medical insurance before leaving home

- Older Canadians more likely to buy insurance

- Half of Canadians unclear about who covers health costs when away from home

- Average cost per hospital stay in the U.S. for adults ages 45-84 was over $12,000 in 2010

- BMO Insurance offers tips on how to select the right travel insurance policy

In our hearts, Stompin' Tom belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame

- Access to capital largest concern among potential women entrepreneurs, despite drop from last year

- Food and hospitality sector remain most popular among women looking to start their own business, followed by the arts and entertainment sector

- To support International Women's Day on March 8th, BMO will donate $2 dollars to the Canadian Women's Foundation for each tweet and retweet of the #BMOIWD hashtag, up to a maximum of $10,000

BMO's Unique Leadership Development Program improved revenue growth, productivity and employee engagement

- To mark International Women's Day, executives from across BMO's Wealth Management Group will share their views and new study findings

- BMO Study: 82 per cent of Canadian women are either the primary decision-maker or have equal responsibility for household financial decisions

Bank supports 'life-long learning' through Laurentian University

- To mark International Women's Day, executives from across BMO's Wealth Management Group will share their views and new study findings

- BMO Study: 82 per cent of Canadian women are either the primary decision-maker or have equal responsibility for household financial decisions

BMO brings back 2.99 per cent rate on popular 5-year fixed mortgage with maximum 25-year amortization

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BMO brings back 2.99 per cent rate on popular 5-year fixed mortgage with maximum 25-year amortization