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Domestic and Inbound Travel Generated About $30 Billion for the Canadian Economy in 2010. If Fall Travel Plans Hold Up, it Would Be Welcome News for the Canadian Economy.

- Wanderlust - 61 Per Cent of Canadians Plan to Vacation This Fall or Winter.

- Seize the Day - 59 Per Cent Say They Will Not Change Their Travel Plans as a Result of Current Economic Uncertainty.

- Slight Decline After Steady Rise - After Seven Consecutive Quarters of Gains in Tourism Spending in Canada, Averaging 0.9 Per Cent a Quarter, Spending Decreased by 0.1 Per Cent Last Quarter.

BMO Salutes Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for Designating November as Financial Literacy Month

50 Communities Across Canada Came Out in Their Wildest Costumes in Support of Kids

- Half of Canadian investors fear that economic challenges in the U.S. and Europe will spread to Canada

- Canadians are actively tracking their investments all year round

- The majority of Canadians feel their investments have been performing up to expectations this year

- 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

- Sector to grow 2 per cent in 2012, 2 to 3 per cent in subsequent years

- Diversification and increased sales to fast-growing world markets key to growth

- Expected re-opening of South Korean market to benefit beef producers

- Productivity key in the face of global competition

BMO Forecasts Canadian Retail Sales will be up by 3 per cent this October

- Half of Business Owners say Social Media has the Potential to Increase Their Business Profitability

- Canadian Business Owners say on Average 28 per cent of Their Marketing Efforts are Focused Online, While one-in-five Lack Social Media Savvy

- Business Owners 'like' Facebook first; LinkedIn and Twitter are Their Second and Third Choices

- Offers customers extended banking hours, including Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 15 different languages

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment into the community and will be fuelled by clean energy from Bullfrog PowerTM1

- Half of Canadian investors fear that economic challenges in the U.S. and Europe will spread to Canada

- Canadians are actively tracking their investments all year round

- The majority of Canadians feel their investments have been performing up to expectations this year

BMO Forecasts Canadian Retail Sales will be up by 3 per cent this October

- Half of Business Owners say Social Media has the Potential to Increase Their Business Profitability

- Canadian Business Owners say on Average 28 per cent of Their Marketing Efforts are Focused Online, While one-in-five Lack Social Media Savvy

- Business Owners 'like' Facebook first; LinkedIn and Twitter are Their Second and Third Choices

- Half of Canadian investors fear that economic challenges in the U.S. and Europe will spread to Canada

- Canadians are actively tracking their investments all year round

- The majority of Canadians feel their investments have been performing up to expectations this year

BMO Forecasts Canadian Retail Sales will be up by 3 per cent this October

- Offers customers extended banking hours, including Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages

- New BMO branch represents a $1.2 million investment into the community

- 94 per cent of Canadians believe it's important to support local farmers and buy local food on a regular basis.

- 1,100 egg farmers in Canada produce 500 million dozen eggs each year (6 billion eggs)

- Agricultural sector employs one in eight jobs directly and accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

BMO Boolathon Raises Money for Kids Help Phone

- When it comes to how capital gains and dividends are taxed, almost 80 per cent of Boomers either have it wrong or don't know

- More than 40 per cent don't recognize the correct tax effect of making a withdrawal from an RRIF

- Poor tax decisions during retirement could result in a claw back of government benefits such as Old Age Security

- TFSA an ideal mechanism for retirees seeking a tax shelter

- BMO study finds three-quarters of Canadians want more income from their investments

- BMO AM's four new ETFs are designed to provide investors with access to potential income in volatile times through dividends and call option premiums

- BMO AM's ETF offering now has 44 funds and more than $3 billion in assets under management

- When it comes to how capital gains and dividends are taxed, almost 80 per cent of Boomers either have it wrong or don't know

- More than 40 per cent don't recognize the correct tax effect of making a withdrawal from an RRIF

- Poor tax decisions during retirement could result in a claw back of government benefits such as Old Age Security

- TFSA an ideal mechanism for retirees seeking a tax shelter

- Half of Business Owners say Social Media has the Potential to Increase Their Business Profitability

- Canadian Business Owners say on Average 28 per cent of Their Marketing Efforts are Focused Online, While one-in-five Lack Social Media Savvy

- Business Owners 'like' Facebook first; LinkedIn and Twitter are Their Second and Third Choices

Canadian Retailers Optimistic as Holiday Sales Period Approaches

Large pool of driven, high-achieving talent being largely ignored by Canadian employers.

- Statistics show employees with disabilities often score higher than their co-workers in job performance and job retention.

- 16 per cent of Canadians - equivalent to the population of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan - have a disability.

- 70 per cent of Canadians with disabilities are unemployed versus 7.1 per cent of the general population.

- Best practices demonstrate these biases can be overcome and people with disabilities can make meaningful contributions to corporations' success.

- 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

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

- Saskatchewan leading Canada in economic growth in 2012

- Now open on Saturdays with extended hours

New co-branded No-Fee Chequing and High-Interest Savings Accounts offer service, convenience and value

- New open-concept branch represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages, six days a week

- $10-Million Facility One of the Top Indoor Soccer Venues in Canada

New, $10-Million Facility Will Be One of the Top Indoor Soccer Venues in Canada

- New branch represents $1 million investment in the community

- Open seven days a week with extended banking hours

- Celebration features complimentary hors d'oeuvres and prizes

Alberta's Retailers to Lead the Way

- More than half of Canadian small business owners plan to fund their retirement through the sale of their business

- Almost 50% face the choice of either investing in their business or contributing to an RRSP

- BMO's Tina Di Vito: "Business owners need to ensure they don't put retirement planning on the backburner"

New book from BMO Retirement Institute's Tina Di Vito takes the fear out of retirement planning

- BMO is title sponsor of crystal anniversary concert featuring traditional Chinese folk songs and over 150 musicians

- Renowned UK pianist Wu Qian to perform Yellow River Piano Concerto

New, $10-Million Facility Will Be One of the Top Indoor Soccer Venues in Canada

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin Host Q4 Market Outlook Call on October 19, 2011

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in three different languages: English, Cantonese and Portuguese

- New concept branch represents a $1 million investment into Toronto's vibrant Trinity-Spadina community

- Grand opening celebration features a complementary cocktail party including a gourmet cheese board, variety of appetizers and Ontario wine pairings

Domestic and inbound travel generated about $30 billion for the Canadian economy in 2010. If fall travel plans hold up, it would be welcome news for the Canadian economy.

- Wanderlust - 61 per cent of Canadians plan to vacation this fall or winter.

- Seize the Day - 59 per cent say they will not change their travel plans as a result of current economic uncertainty.

- Slight decline after steady rise - After seven consecutive quarters of gains in tourism spending in Canada, averaging 0.9 per cent a quarter, spending decreased by 0.1 per cent last quarter.

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin Host Q4 Market Outlook Call on October 19, 2011

- Eighty five per cent of Canadian small business owners do not have a succession plan in place

- Up to two-thirds plan to exit their businesses within the next 10 years

- Almost half feel it is "too early" to start thinking about it

- According to BMO's James Wong: Succession planning can help realize the maximum potential value of their business and mitigate risk

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in three different languages: English, Cantonese and Portuguese

- New concept branch represents a $1 million investment into Toronto's vibrant Trinity-Spadina community

- Grand opening celebration features a complementary cocktail party including a gourmet cheese board, variety of appetizers and Ontario wine pairings

Domestic and inbound travel generated about $30 billion for the Canadian economy in 2010. If fall travel plans hold up, it would be welcome news for the Canadian economy.

- Wanderlust - 61 per cent of Canadians plan to vacation this fall or winter.

- Seize the Day - 59 per cent say they will not change their travel plans as a result of current economic uncertainty.

- Slight decline after steady rise - After seven consecutive quarters of gains in tourism spending in Canada, averaging 0.9 per cent a quarter, spending decreased by 0.1 per cent last quarter.

- BMO and CHL Announce Four-Year Expanded Sponsorship Agreement, Builds on 10 Year Partnership

- Partnership Includes Special Events Around Marquee CHL Events

- Will Deepen Community Relationships in 46 Cities and Towns Across Canada

- BMO and CHL Announce Four-Year Expanded Sponsorship Agreement, Builds on 10 Year Partnership

- Partnership Includes Special Events Around Marquee CHL Events

- Will Deepen Community Relationships in 46 Cities and Towns Across Canada

- Franchisees stand to benefit from growth in retail and service sectors

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

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

- Franchisees stand to benefit from growth in retail and service sectors

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

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

- Hockey legends Doug Gilmour, Marcel Dionne and Gary Roberts to discuss developments in CHL level hockey and importance of community partnerships

- Announcement to be webcast live across the country

- Hockey legends Doug Gilmour, Marcel Dionne and Gary Roberts to discuss developments in CHL level hockey and importance of community partnerships

- Announcement to be webcast live across the country

- Hockey legends Doug Gilmour, Marcel Dionne and Gary Roberts to discuss developments in CHL level hockey and importance of community partnerships

- Announcement to be webcast live across the country

- More than two-thirds of Canadians are concerned about the cost of post-secondary education

- However, only half of parents have invested in an RESP

- Lack of money cited as the main reason for not investing in an RESP

- Only $500 a year to an RESP could provide a child with $20k for school

- Better Year Ahead: 51 per cent of Canadian businesses believe 2012 will be better than 2011

- Investing in Business: 79 per cent of business owners plan to invest the same amount or more in their business next year

- The Spill-Over Effect: 35 per cent of business owners say economic challenges south of the border have negatively affected their business; one-quarter think it's their biggest challenge looking forward

- Better Year Ahead: 51 per cent of Canadian businesses believe 2012 will be better than 2011

- Investing in Business: 79 per cent of business owners plan to invest the same amount or more in their business next year

- The Spill-Over Effect: 35 per cent of business owners say economic challenges south of the border have negatively affected their business; one-quarter think it's their biggest challenge looking forward

More Than 50 Communities Across Canada Will Participate This October, Including BC's Abbotsford, Nanaimo, North Shore, Salt Spring Island, Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria

BMO hosts media panel on the important role dividend stocks and funds can play in investors' portfolios

BMO hosts media panel on the important role dividend stocks and funds can play in investors' portfolios

BMO hosts media panel on the important role dividend stocks and funds can play in investors' portfolios

- National Real GDP growth of 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012

- Saskatchewan forecast to lead the country in growth in 2012, followed by Alberta

- Manufacturing in Ontario, Quebec could benefit from lower dollar

- Province has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession

- Real GDP growth of 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012 - matching national forecast for both years

- Hydro Quebec investments, Plan Nord project open path to northern resource development

- Real GDP growth of 2.1 per cent in 2011, 1.7 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Commodity sector investment supporting robust labour market

- Real GDP growth of 2.8 per cent in 2011, 2.9 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Non-residential permits up 38 per cent over past year

- Real GDP growth of 1.9 per cent in 2011, 1.4 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Return of Winnipeg Jets sign of strong economy

- Real GDP growth of 2.0 per cent in 2011, 2.1 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Private sector driving employment growth

- Real GDP growth of 3.1 per cent in 2011, 2.7 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Forestry, mining, commodity sectors to remain firm

- Real GDP growth of 2.6 per cent in 2011, 2.2 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Energy and agriculture push exports up 20 per cent from a year ago

- Real GDP growth of 1.5 per cent in 2011, 1.4 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Jobless rate at 8.4 per cent

- Real GDP growth of 1.7 per cent in 2011, 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

- Construction and offshore oil projects support growth

- Real GDP growth of 3.5 per cent in 2011, 1.6 per cent in 2012 (Canada's growth at 2.2 per cent in 2011, 1.8 per cent in 2012)

BMO Provincial Monitor to be Released With Economic Forecast for Provinces Across Canada

BMO Provincial Monitor to be Released With Economic Forecast for Provinces Across Canada

BMO Guangzhou "Most popular FX market maker and biggest non-USD Market Maker" in China

Bank offers some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs in Canada

2011 Annual ASTD BEST Awards recognize organizations that leverage learning function as a strategic business tool

- BMO is the only Canadian bank to be named amongst the 2011 ASTD BEST Awards recipients

- 94 per cent of Canadians believe it's important to buy locally grown produce and wine on a regular basis

- Agricultural sector accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

2011 Annual ASTD BEST Awards recognize organizations that leverage learning function as a strategic business tool

- BMO is the only Canadian bank to be named amongst the 2011 ASTD BEST Awards recipients

As the Pennant Race Heats Up, Report Shows Big-League Cash Doesn't Mean Success in Modern Era

Initiative has raised more than $11 million to date and assisted more than 2,500 students

- More than 100,000 Canadians go through a divorce annually

- Fewer than one-in-five are worried about the financial impact of divorce

- For those going through a divorce, financial preparation is key

More Than 100,000 Canadians Go "Splitsville" Each Year

- Cross-country Portraits of Honour National Tour pays tribute to Canada's fallen soldiers

ETF Screener and U.S. Currency features help Canadian investors invest with efficiency and ease

- ETF Screener and Compare Tool will help clients navigate the growing ETF market

- U.S. Currency feature allows investors to settle trades in U.S. dollars within registered accounts

- New BMO branch represents a $1.1 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages, every day of the week

More Than 100,000 Canadians Go "Splitsville" Each Year

- 94 per cent of Canadians believe it's important to buy locally grown produce and wine on a regular basis

- Agricultural sector accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

More Than 100,000 Canadians Go "Splitsville" Each Year

More Than 100,000 Canadians Go "Splitsville" Each Year

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Business Owners Need to Prepare for Continued Currency Fluctuations