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Of the 44 per cent of small businesses that have, 77 per cent said these employees either met or exceeded their expectations

- 56 per cent of small businesses in Canada have never hired a person with a disability

- One-in-four businesses (23 per cent) plan to increase the size of their workforce next year

- Small business owners say their biggest challenge for 2013 will be attracting and retaining talented employees, even though educated, talented and capable people with disabilities are ready to step in

- 'Not knowing how to recruit persons with a disability' is the most common reason small businesses have not hired them

Report Reveals Canadian Retail Sector Most Likely to have Stronger Trade Ties With the U.S.

However, out-of-country travel remains a growing trend

- 54 per cent of Canadians are planning a fall vacation

- Of those travelling, 29 per cent are headed out of country

- International travel account deficit $16.25 billion at the end of 2011

- Florida top U.S. travel destination; Mexico top international destination

- S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index up for 6th straight month

- Nearly two-in-ten Canadians would consider purchasing a home south of the border

Canadians spending an average of $3,720 annually on items they want but do not need, with men spending more than double that of women

- The majority shop to improve their mood, while nearly half regret purchases after the fact and sometimes spend more than they make on a monthly basis

- One quarter unable to afford something they need because of spending on 'wants'

- Clothing, shoes and dining out are the most common impulse purchases among Canadians

Successful small and medium sized enterprise clients and BMO experts available to comment on how they overcame roadblocks to business success

- First BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony for Ontario a highlight of 2012 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

However, out-of-country travel remains a growing trend

- 54 per cent of Canadians are planning a fall vacation

- Of those travelling, 29 per cent are headed out of country

- International travel account deficit $16.25 billion at the end of 2011

- Florida top U.S. travel destination; Mexico top international destination

- Ladner Storm girls' under ten soccer team wins $125,000 for a field refurbishment

- Selects Whitecaps FC game for team trip

- Makes donation of $5,000 to BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Writing a story on small business? BMO has experts across the country. To arrange an interview, please contact (416) 867-3996

Graduating student artists from across the country will display their award winning work at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) from October 3-28, 2012

- 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

- U.S. housing market improves and non-manufacturing index rises

- European Central Bank policymakers' bond buying program demonstrates commitment to keep the Eurozone intact

- Slower European growth has negative impact on China

$17 billion relationship between Ontario and Illinois

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in eight different languages

However, out-of-country travel remains a growing trend.

- 54 per cent of Canadians are planning a fall vacation

- Of those travelling, 29 per cent are headed out of country

- International travel account deficit $16.25 billion at the end of 2011

- Florida top U.S. travel destination; Mexico top international destination