News Releases

- 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