News Releases

- 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)

Albertans like their Canadian beef according to BMO survey

- First full day of summer heralds the return of grilling season

- Countdown to Calgary Stampede - only 15 days till big barbeques are fired up for the Centennial celebration

- Family Financial Tip #4 - Have family and friends over for potluck barbeques

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

- Sparks donating $500 from BMO to KidSport Burnaby

BMO offers the top 10 energy-saving tips to keeping your house cool this summer

BMO awarded first place in Best Tradeshow or Convention category for Global Metals & Mining Conference

- Nine in ten Canadian Boomers have their wills prepared

- However, almost half have not updated them in the past ten years

- More than two-thirds have incorporated a Power of Attorney into their will

- Almost two-thirds of Boomers have spoken to their children about what's in their will

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win a $400 gift certificate to Fern Resort

- Aligned with BMO's two-year campaign to encourage Canadians to borrow smartly by choosing a mortgage with a shorter amortization

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

More than one thousand soccer balls will be used to build world's largest soccer ball mosaic

- Day-long festival at Yonge-Dundas Square will be venue for Toronto attempt

- Each ball kicked into soccer net will be used to build record-setting mosaic and will generate a $30,000 donation to Kids Help Phone from BMO, from the AIR MILES(R) Reward Program-a LoyaltyOne program, and from MasterCard Worldwide

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

Aboriginal People are the youngest and fastest growing segment of the Canadian population but continue to be over-represented among Canada's unemployed

- Growth rate amongst Canada's Aboriginal People almost twice the rate of the non-Aboriginal population

- Gap is Widening Between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People With Post-Secondary Educations - 23 per cent of the non-Aboriginal population has a university degree, yet only 4 per cent of First Nations people have one.

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

- U-10 boys team fundraising for the Canadian Liver Foundation, the London Food Bank and the Reforest London Campaign

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