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Nearly half (44 per cent) of Canadians travelling this summer say "affordability" is the primary driver determining where they go and how they travel

- Approximately 29 million Canadians (84 per cent) will vacation this summer

- Majority (66 per cent) have a summer travel spending budget of less than $2,000

- One third of loyalty rewards collectors plan to use their rewards towards summer travel

- Eighty-nine per cent of Canadian investors cite trustworthiness and honesty as very important characteristics of an investment advisor

- Advisors who provide a detailed financial plan and are able to explain the markets in easy-to-understand terms are well positioned to succeed

- Investors place higher priority on getting returns that meet their specific plan targets than on getting returns that outperform the market

- BMO Nesbitt Burns' 100 years of success has been based on a commitment to the client-advisor relationship and helping Canadians reach their financial goals

Panel Features BMO Strategy Advisor Don Coxe and Heads of Agriculture for BMO in U.S. and Canada

- Sharp rise in crop prices starting to cool off

- Increase in food prices will be tempered by other input costs such as labour and transportation

- Coxe: Share prices for fertilizer companies and other ag-related stocks to remain firm into 2013

- BMO working closely with farmers and agri clients to take care of their needs

- Team vying for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment for their club and community

- Team's community efforts include charitable drive to provide used soccer equipment to families with limited resources

- Team vying for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment for their club and community

- Storm have selected Feeding Others of Dartmouth Society (Margaret's House) as recipient of $500 donation from BMO

BMO Strategy Advisor Don Coxe to join David Rinneard, National Manager of Agriculture, and Sam Miller, Managing Director and Group Head, Agriculture, on cross-border call

- New BMO branch represents a $1 million investment in the community

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages

- Majority of Canadians try to stick to purchasing Canadian products when shopping for groceries

- Supporting Canadian producers is cited as the top benefit of purchasing local food

- Food Day Canada celebrates the importance of using Canadian ingredients and supporting those who produce them: Canadian famers and fishers

- BMO one of the only major financial institutions to offer rewards on everyday banking

- BMO survey shows 70 per cent of Canadians belong to a loyalty rewards program

Expands BMO's wealth management capability in China

- Sending two kids to camp for a month can run over $11,000

- Saving for camp using a TFSA allows quick, tax-free growth

- BMO offers tips to soften the blow of summer camp costs

BMO the only Canadian bank to win two awards in World Finance 2012 Banking Awards

- Only 10 per cent of young adults have given a lot of thought to how much money they will need for retirement; almost one-third have not yet started saving

- Attitudes and behaviours are critical in determining retirement preparedness

- Role-modelling by parents will help set their children up for financial success

- No-load version of BMO Canadian Large Cap Equity Fund now available to investors seeking growth through exposure to Canadian large capitalization corporations

- T6 tax-efficiency option added to recently launched BMO Target Yield and BMO Target Enhanced Yield ETF Portfolios

Use of debit continues to grow. Canadian travellers can use BMO Debit Cards internationally, wherever the Maestro network is accepted, to pay for their purchases

- With vacation season in full swing, BMO's Semi-Annual 'Tips on Tipping' guide helps Canadians spread the wealth this summer

- BMO survey shows more Canadians planning a summer vacation in 2012, with two-thirds choosing 'staycations'

- Team eligible for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion title, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has independently established its own charitable organization, Kids In Sports Foundation

- More than half of Canadians see themselves as the investing equivalent of a marathon runner: it's a long and winding road and they're in the markets for the long-haul

- Almost 60 per cent believe it takes the balance of a gymnast to manage risk in this current market environment

- Fifty-seven per cent are upbeat about what the next four years hold for their portfolios

- BMO InvestorLine offers a variety of resources to help support all types of investors

- Storm the 15th and final team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Recent food drive organized by the team went to Feeding Others of Dartmouth (Margaret's House)

- Investor interest expected to remain solid into 2013

- Momentum in Canada's largest business centres continues to build

- Thirty-seven per cent of small business owners have a succession plan in place- up from 15 per cent in 2010

- More than one-third of those who currently don't have a plan believe it's too early to start thinking about it

- One-third of small business owners want to keep their businesses in the family; one-quarter would sell to an outsider

BMO releases report on HRM - outlook for economy, housing and labour market

- Unemployment rate expected to drop to 4 per cent by 2016, with 12,000 new jobs created

- Housing market performing well and residential construction well-supported

- BMO offering support to Canadian businesses by making an additional $10 billion in credit available over next three years

- Ottawa St. Anthony Cachafaz is the 14th team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Team's community efforts include charitable drive to provide used soccer equipment to families with limited resources

Bank of Canada still has tightening bias, but unlikely to act on it

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and other global hot spots and their potential impact on North American markets and investors

- July 17th media call with feature BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin and Dublin-based Eoin Fahy of Kleinwort Benson

- Prices still rising in most markets, but softer sales will likely persist

- New mortgage rules will chill market further

- BMO to host a complimentary barbecue at Chinook branch to celebrate 100 year partnership as official bank of the Calgary Stampede

- In 1912, BMO had 12 branches in Alberta, with three in Calgary; today there are 100 branches in the province and 30 in Calgary

- Newly relocated BMO branch represents a $4.5 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- BMO's Harris Private Bank Report examines relationship between payroll and performance in Major League Baseball

- Toronto Blue Jays' $75 million payroll suggests a .496 winning percentage

- Tale of two teams in Chicago: White Sox punching above their weight; Cubbies struggling this year

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and other global hot spots and their potential impact on North American markets and investors

- July 17th media call with feature BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin and Dublin-based Eoin Fahy of Kleinwort Benson

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Team's past fundraising initiatives have helped the London Food Bank, the Reforest London Campaign and the Canadian Liver Foundation

- New state-of-the-art BMO branch represents a $4.7 million investment into the community

- BMO returns to historic location

- Vast majority of Canadian investors are proud of the way Canada's economy has performed relative to those of global peers

- Possibility of a U.S. recession identified as the number one potential threat to Canadian prosperity

- Other areas of concern include ongoing problems in the Eurozone, slowing growth in China and India and tensions in the Middle East

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has established the Kids In Sports Foundation, which helps youth athletes in Toronto and provides support for an inner-city soccer facility

- Assets under management have increased more than 60 per cent in the first half of 2012

- First introduced in June 2009, BMO's ETF line-up has grown to 44 funds, including several industry firsts

- Recent growth being driven by fixed income, core holdings, and income-oriented products

- Canadian public decides 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion through online voting August 13-27

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Three spots remaining amongst the list of finalists

- BMO Junior Reporter contest winners will interview Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, rodeo cowboys and other special guests at BMO Kids' Day

- Franchised businesses account for more than 40 per cent of all retail sales

- More than 78,000 franchises across Canada employ over 1.5 million people

- BMO offers advice for Canadians considering buying a franchise

BMO's Annual Business Survey shows that businesses are divided on outlook for economy, but are looking to improve productivity through investments

BMO Bank of Montreal survey shows concern for youth migration from rural to urban Canada

- As new mortgage rules take effect, many Canadians are unaware of the changes

- One-quarter believe the maximum mortgage amortization is 30 years or more

- Study looks at how new mortgage rules affect intent to buy

Moderate growth likely for the remainder of 2012

- Guinness World Record Adjudicator officially declares Toronto has broken the world record

- Torontonians kick and set 1,288 soccer balls into place at Yonge-Dundas Square forming a 57.92m2 (624 ft2) mosaic of the BMO logo

- $30,000 donation from BMO, MasterCard Canada and the AIR MILES Reward Program made to Kids Help Phone to continue their work helping kids in need

- Soccer Balls will be donated to the MLSE Team Up Foundation

- More than 1,000 soccer balls will be required to fill 62 square-metre field.

- At noon today public had assembled approximately 350 balls and filled 12.9m2 (136 ft2).

- Thousands of free ice cream cones and soft-drinks helping visitors beat the heat.

- Six-in-ten Canadians do not regularly purchase travel insurance before travelling; only half know they're primarily responsible for any medical costs when outside the country

- Forty per cent of respondents reported that they, or a travel companion, have required medical attention while on vacation

- Cost of a broken leg can cost up to US$20,000 in the U.S.; an air ambulance trip from Florida to Ontario can run to US$15,000

- BMO offers tips on how to select a travel insurance policy

Bank invites Torontonians and visitors to Yonge-Dundas Square to help build world's largest soccer ball mosaic

- More than 1,000 blue, white and red soccer balls will form giant BMO logo in Downtown Toronto

- Free, public, day-long event at Yonge-Dundas Square

- Event will generate a $30,000 donation to Kids Help Phone from BMO, the AIR MILES(R) Reward Program, and MasterCard Canada

- Giveaways include thousands of free ice-cream, soft drinks and hamburger sliders

- Former Toronto FC player and current TFC Senior Academy Team Coach, Danny Dichio, and former Canadian National Soccer Team player and current Sportsnet personality, Kara Lang, will participate

- Griffons the twelfth team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team raising funds to host youth boys team from Haiti

- One in five have five years or less remaining on their mortgages; only 12 per cent have more than 25 years to go

- According to BMO Economics, new mortgage rules should help create soft landing for Canada's housing market

- Canadian public decides 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion through online voting August 13-27

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Four spots remaining amongst the list of finalists

Findings show businesses looking to improve productivity through investments

More Canadians Plan to Travel -- Canada Will See Its Share of Their Spending

- Majority will travel within Canada with a summer vacation budget of under $2,000

- Women more likely than men to say they are responsible for planning family's vacation

- Survey reveals top domestic and international destinations

- Vast majority are proud of Canada's overall economic performance

- Almost three-quarters of Canadians are more optimistic about Canada's financial markets relative to global markets

- Half expect their investment portfolios to grow by Canada Day 2013

- Possibility of a U.S. recession viewed as the most likely threat to Canada's ongoing prosperity

- One in three Canadian businesses plan to increase their use of online banking this year

- A typical business can save 50 per cent in costs or almost $1200 a year by using online cash management services

- Five tips to more effectively manage your business' cash flow

- One of the largest fundraising events held during Toronto's Pride Week celebrations

- Toronto's Pride Week is one of the premier arts and cultural festivals in Canada and one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world with an estimated attendance of over 1.2 million people

- Including the 2012 race proceeds, the Pride and Remembrance Run has raised more than $800,000 for local charities that support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-10 girls team is working to raise money for a child in need of cerebral palsy therapy

- Team vying to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- Ramblers have selected Special Olympics PEI as recipient of $500 donation from BMO

- 60 per cent of Quebecers say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- Average age of Quebec farm operators risen to over 51.4 years

BMO Bank of Montreal set to salute BMO Farm Family Award winners from southern Alberta at the 100th annual Calgary Stampede

- 72 per cent of Albertans say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- Average age of Alberta farm operators increased to over 54 years

- 66 per cent of Canadians on the Prairies say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- 60 per cent of British Columbians say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- Average age of BC farm operators increased to over 55 years

- 59 per cent of Ontarians say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- Average age of Ontario farm operators has risen to over 54 years

- 67 per cent of Atlantic Canadians say migration of young people from rural to urban areas has negative impact on family farms

- Trend has negative impact on family farms; knowledge transfer to the next generation; the rural economy; the supply of labour on Canadian farms; and the rural way of life.

- Trend has negative impact on family farms; knowledge transfer to the next generation; the rural economy; the supply of labour on Canadian farms; and the rural way of life

- Latest numbers show home price growth in Canada still outpacing incomes

- Nationally, strength in Toronto and pickup in Calgary offsetting moderation in British Columbia

Integrated Corporate Card and Expense Management Brings Ease-of-Governance to Expense Capture for Busy Travelers

- BMO and Chrome River share the commitment to deliver a value-added customer experience through the integration of Chrome River's top of the line online expense management technology with the unrivaled global acceptance of BMO MasterCard.

- Capturing client-billable expenses is a costly, administrative headache - and a process prone to errors. The integrated solution of corporate card and expense management technology streamlines reporting and reimbursement for the business traveler in the field. It's especially valuable for law firms and other client service organizations.

BMO Economics: Trade is integral to Canada's rising prosperity, representing nearly two-thirds of the country's economic activity

- New BMO branch represents a $1.8 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, seven days a week

- Expanded wealth management services with opening of BMO Harris Private Banking and BMO Nesbitt Burns offices

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

- Canadian parents sharing the load of teaching money management skills to children

- Survey reveals men more likely to handle the management of investments; women more likely to manage discretionary spending

- BMO encourages parents to discuss household finances with kids over the summer break

- World Finance Magazine recognizes BMO Harris Private Bank for second consecutive year

- BMO recognized for clear commitment to client investment performance, innovative business model and strong management team

- The awards have been in existence since 2007 and celebrates achievement, innovation and brilliance

Canadians will have saved over $179 million in interest by choosing a BMO mortgage with a 25-year amortization(1)