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- Rebound in agriculture sector - crop production up nearly 9 per cent

- Resource sector activity strong

- Real GDP growth of 3.0 per cent in 2011; 2.9 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)

- Transport, aerospace to boost exports in 2012

- Real GDP growth of 1.8 per cent in 2011; 1.7 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)

- Economic boost expedited in 2013 when potash production comes on stream

- Consumer spending holding firm

- Real GDP growth of 1.4 per cent in 2011; 1.5 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)

- Jobless rate falling sharply

- Strong growth in construction employment

- Real GDP growth of 2.4 per cent in 2011; 2.3 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)

- Construction is Biggest Economic Driver Since Recession

- Real GDP Growth of 3.5 Per Cent in 2011; 1.6 Per Cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 Per Cent in 2011; 2.0 Per Cent in 2012)

- Diverse economy and healthy labour market to support growth

- Manufacturing performing well with shipments up

- Real GDP growth of 2.0 per cent in 2011; 2.3 per cent in 2012 (Canada's at 2.3 per cent in 2011; 2.0 per cent in 2012)

- $5000 award from BMO Capital Markets helps women in financial services re-establish their careers in the capital markets industry and return to Bay Street

- While fewer than 20 per cent of Canadian investors are familiar with ETFs, three-quarters - after being told of their benefits - would consider adding them to their portfolios

- Lack of knowledge and not knowing where to begin cited as barriers to increased ETF adoption

- Two-thirds would invest in ETFs if they were structured in the form of a mutual fund

- BMO II's six ETF Portfolios provide access to the benefits of ETFs in the convenience of a mutual fund

- Growth rebounded in Q3, leading to growth of 2.3 per cent for 2011

- Resource-based provinces leading the way

- Growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2012

Survey results reveal one in five Canadians plan to redeem their rewards for gifts this holiday season.

- Practice of redeeming rewards to purchase gifts increased 6 per cent to 20 per cent this holiday season.

- 85 per cent think it's acceptable to use rewards for gifts.

- 26 per cent of those using rewards for gifts said they will use the money saved to buy additional gifts for family and friends.

Canadians give themselves a passing grade when it comes to personal finance knowledge

- While many are familiar with RRSPs and TFSAs, they lack awareness of other key financial terms and products

- Back to school: Majority feel they'd benefit from a Personal Finance 101 course

- Award of Excellence for Corporate Reporting in Financial Services-highest average ranking among banking peers.

- Honourable Mention for Excellence in Financial Reporting-BMO ranked 2nd best overall among all industry sectors

Largest Donation in BMO's History in B.C.

- New BMO branch in one of North York's busiest shopping centres represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- Offers customers extended banking hours, including Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 12 different languages

More Canadians planning to shop online this year compared to 2010

- BMO survey shows nearly half of Canadians planning to shop online for holiday gifts

- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season

- New BMO branch represents a $3.3 million investment into the community

-'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Open extended hours including Saturdays to serve this new walkable urban shopping community

- Celebration features complimentary hors d'oeuvres and prizes

- Regina now the national sales growth leader, up 24.8 per cent year-over-year

- Seasonally-adjusted increases in Western Canada, Toronto and Montreal

- Condos outperforming detached homes in Toronto

- New BMO branch represents a $3.3 million investment into the community

-'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Open extended hours including Saturdays to serve this new walkable urban shopping community

- Celebration features complimentary hors d'oeuvres and prizes

More Canadians planning to shop online this year compared to 2010

- BMO survey shows nearly half of Canadians planning to shop online for holiday gifts

- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season

'Morning News Call' previews day's market activities

Retailers should see moderate increases in sales

Thanksgiving is the new Black Friday

- No "hot product", but Xia-Xia hermit crabs, Barbie, Lego and Smurfs are all doing well

- Sales of Nintendo 3 DS to pick up

- Expect a good holiday season at the movies, with Puss in Boots, Happy Feet and Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 1, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Sherlock Holmes, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mission Impossible Part 4 and Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin

- Despite rising raw material costs, more than half of businesses have no plans to raise prices for customers

- Businesses in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan most likely to keep prices the same, while those in British Columbia more likely to raise prices in 2012

- 79 per cent of business owners also plan to invest the same or more in their businesses next year

- Investors can choose from six target end date LifeStage Class Funds each with a different time horizon

- Each Fund may invest in BMO ETFs and/or other mutual funds

- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season

- Gift giving spend decreases while holiday entertaining spending accounts for the biggest year-over-year increase - up by more than $100

- Albertans set to spend the most on average on gifts

Survey Results Released Ahead of Black Friday-Busiest Shopping Day of the Year in the United States.

Survey Results Released Ahead of Black Friday-Busiest Shopping Day of the Year in the United States.

- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season

- Gift giving spend decreases while holiday entertaining spending accounts for the biggest year-over-year increase - up by more than $100

- Albertans set to spend the most on average on gifts

BMO recognized for exceptional financial benefits, exemplary training and skill development opportunities, and high employee engagement, among other reasons

An Investment of $100 Can Build Into Significant Savings Through Regular Contributions to an RRSP, RESP, and/or TFSA

- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season

- Gift giving spend decreases while holiday entertaining spending accounts for the biggest year-over-year increase - up by more than $100

- Albertans set to spend the most on average on gifts

- Regina now the national sales growth leader, up 24.8 per cent year-over-year

- Seasonally-adjusted increases in Western Canada, Toronto and Montreal

- Condos outperforming detached homes in Toronto

- Almost 70 per cent of Canadians have made a charitable donation in the past 12 months

- Canadians gave an average of $487 to charitable organizations in the past year; they plan do the same or more in 2012

- However, more than half (54 per cent) of Canadians do not have a charitable giving strategy

- BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday

- Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, as well as other areas of the retail industry

- BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday

- Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, as well as other areas of the retail industry

- Elevated commodity prices and solid demand from developing economies will help small and medium-sized businesses in Canada's Western Provinces outperform their regional counterparts.

- SMEs can take advantage of the strong Canadian dollar and low interest rates to invest in productivity-enhancing equipment and technology.

- In a prolonged economic recovery, it is critical to control costs, eliminate waste, and tighten expense loopholes to create a sound financial footing.

- BMO makes it easier than ever for customers to bank on-the-go with enhancements to online and mobile banking features

Reports Allow Online Investors to Gain Deeper Insights Into Investments

- BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday

- Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, as well as other areas of the retail industry

- Family trumps friends as executors (85 per cent and 7 per cent): spouses are most often appointed (40 per cent) and only one per cent have appointed a trust company as the executor of their own will

- Only 35 per cent of Canadian Boomers would seek the assistance of a professional if appointed as an executor

- Almost half of Canadian Boomers appointed as executor have experienced administrative complications

- Family trumps friends as executors (85 per cent and 7 per cent): spouses are most often appointed (40 per cent) and only one per cent have appointed a trust company as the executor of their own will

- Only 35 per cent of Canadian Boomers would seek the assistance of a professional if appointed as an executor

- Almost half of Canadian Boomers appointed as executor have experienced administrative complications

BC Premier Christy Clark Presented With Copy During Visit to Shanghai

- BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday

- Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, as well as other areas of the retail industry

- BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday

- Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, as well as other areas of the retail industry

- Nearly half (44 per cent) of Canadians hold a TFSA - up 8 per cent from 2010

- Almost 40 per cent are unaware of what investments are eligible

- Canadians contribute on average $3700 to their TFSAs per year

MacLeod chooses Anusree Roy to receive $25,000 as protege

- Nearly half (44 per cent) of Canadians hold a TFSA - up 8 per cent from 2010

- Almost 40 per cent are unaware of what investments are eligible

- Canadians contribute on average $3700 to their TFSAs per year

MacLeod chooses Anusree Roy to receive $25,000 as protege

- Annual Conference Brings Together the Who's Who of the Digital Entertainment Industry

- Media can "test drive" new games in the Demonstration Room, which showcases newest technologies - some before the retail store holiday release date