News Releases

- Expansion of 2.5 to 3 per cent expected in 2012

- Crops leading the way - large canola crop in the cards

- Growth in the 2 to 3 per cent range expected in 2013 and beyond, reflecting sector's increasing exposure to emerging markets.

- Report Shows Job Growth Far Outpacing the National Average

- BMO Offering Support to Businesses by Making $10 Billion Available Over Next Three Years

- McMaster University's DeGroote Business School Provides Insights on Hamilton

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin to Host Call Today (April 26th, 2012)

- Overall, half of Canadians are leaning towards a shorter amortization to pay off their mortgage sooner

- Alberta leads the way

- According to BMO Economics, shorter amortizations key to strengthening household financial stability

- Team becomes the next contender for $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team's recent community efforts have raised money for research at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

BMO vice-chair Kevin Lynch committed to strengthening Waterloo's international impact and world-leading expertise in education and innovation

- Latest figures show the waiting game could be over in regions with low foreclosure rates as improving conditions poised to put a floor under prices in some states this year

- Demand being driven by firmer job growth and good affordability

- BMO survey shows 16 per cent of Canadians would consider purchasing a home or property south of the border

BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin to Host Call on April 26th, 2012

2012 Outlook as Spring Planting Season Underway

- Represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- Offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 11 different languages

- Students can take advantage of tuition and textbook tax credits

- Tradespeople can lower their tax bill by claiming their tools as expenses

- Small businesses have access to apprenticeship tax advantages

- Children's art programmes and caregiver expenses can also qualify at tax time

- Three-quarters of Canadians unwilling to enter bidding war

- Those in the Prairies, Ontario and Alberta are more willing to enter a bidding war than those in Quebec and Atlantic Canada

- According to BMO Economics, average home prices across Canada are rising modestly, with the exception of Toronto and Vancouver

- Three-quarters of Canadians unwilling to enter bidding war

- Those in the Prairies, Ontario and Alberta are more willing to enter a bidding war than those in Quebec and Atlantic Canada

- According to BMO Economics, average home prices across Canada are rising modestly, with the exception of Toronto and Vancouver

- Team becomes first contender for a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Team plans multiple fundraising events to support "Le Club des petits dejeuners du Québec"

- Global equity growth predicted despite macroeconomic risks

- U.S. GDP expected to grow 2 per cent over the next year

- Eurozone moving towards some stability

- Fixed income - opt for mid-term bonds over short, long-term options

- BMO Economics changes rate projection; interest rates could climb by January 2013 or even sooner

- According to the BMO Housing Report, current conditions heavily favour fixed mortgage rates over variable

- Two-thirds of Canadians are looking to lock-in to a fixed rate mortgage

- Almost 90 per cent of Canadian online investors find that extensive research resources and educational tools help them make effective investment decisions

- Half are looking for a wide range of investments, a variety of accounts and strong customer service support from their online brokerage

- BMO InvestorLine continues to launch new tools and enhancements to existing feature