News Releases

- More than 16,500 participants in four events and 90,000 spectators expected over race weekend

- BMO Power of Blue offers perks for BMO customers, including easy access for runners' race kit pick-up, discounted trolley rides and free massages

Five emerging sports marketing professionals honoured by top industry executives

Oil & Gas executives and investors from Europe, the Middle East and Africa to attend BMO's first London Energy Summit.

- May 2 event supports the Soldier On Afghanistan Relay from Trenton to Ottawa, honouring Canadians who served in Afghanistan and their families.

- Canadians encouraged to write messages to veterans on Walls Of Support at participating BMO branches along the Soldier On Afghanistan Relay route

- BMO will be announcing contribution to the Support our Troops Program

- As Canadian population ages, hearing loss, mobility and memory loss will be the most cited contributing causes of disability

- Wills ranked the top tool to improve the financial situation of those dealing with disabilities at 35 per cent, followed by powers of attorney at 32 per cent

- Sixty-three per cent of disabled Canadians want to see greater accessibility to company premises and more supportive policies and practices in the workplace

- Nine in ten first-time buyers plan to get pre-approved before purchasing a home

- Majority of pre-approved first-timers (94 per cent) gained a better idea of how much they could afford

- Three-year sponsorship and partnership will focus on educating individuals about the benefits of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

- BMO Bank of Montreal will be offering a $4 discount on monthly Everyday Banking Plans to BMO RDSP beneficiaries

- Almost 40 per cent feel they will not be able to afford their ideal wedding

- Sixty per cent of wedding costs will be covered by couples' investments; parents are expected to contribute 13 per cent of the budget

- Just 28 per cent are actively investing for their future wedding

- Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide

- BMO is committed to carbon neutrality

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- Almost 60 per cent of Canadians are unsure how capital gains and dividend income are taxed

- BMO offers a variety of tax smart investing options, including BMO SelectClass(R) Portfolios

- Fifty-four per cent state that charitable donation tax credits have little influence in their philanthropic contributions

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day in participating schools in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland

- Program provides resources for teachers and families to help start and continue conversations on money matters

- New report shows Canadians would much rather talk to their kids about the facts of life than finances; parents have concerns about their childrens' financial future

- Buying Intentions: Intent to buy surges in Montreal; softens in the GTA

- Price expectations: Homeowners' expectations of price gains reasonable as appreciation begins to slow

- Mortgage affordability: Number of mortgage holders dipping into savings to afford payments continues to decrease