News Releases

- BMO employees will assist Good Samaritan's Purse with community clean-up as part of BMO's Volunteer Day

- Mom versus Dad: Canadians expect to spend slightly less for Father's Day

- The majority will give mom a gift, while more than half plan to call or spend time with her to celebrate Mother's Day

- Men plan to spend more than women for both Mom and Dad

- Team becomes a finalist in BMO's national grassroots soccer program

- Now in the running to win a grand prize, which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- GDP growth of 2.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.8 per cent in 2014

- Province boasts strong resource sector and lowest unemployment rate in Canada; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 1.2 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.8 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Strength in construction and health care industries driving growth

- GDP growth of 1.5 per cent expected in 2013, rising slightly to 1.7 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Economic conditions drive manufacturing companies to cut costs and improve productivity

- GDP growth of 1.5 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.9 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 5.0 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Ramped up investment in the oil sector to lead growth

- GDP growth of 0.9 per cent expected in 2013, climbing to 1.6 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Stronger U.S. growth in the housing and forestry sectors should drive firmer exports into 2014

- GDP growth of 1.6 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Low rate environment provides opportunities to invest as economic strength south of the border stands to benefit Canadian businesses

- Regional data shows strength in Western Canada

- Real GDP projected to out-pace national average amidst a sturdy manufacturing industry

- GDP growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- Major housing markets in correction mode, while forestry industry set to drive export growth as U.S. housing market continues to strengthen

- GDP growth of 1.7 per cent expected in 2013, 2.5 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- GDP growth of 2.5 per cent expected in 2013, 2.9 per cent in 2014; Canada GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014

- 16,390 participants enjoyed sunny summer-like conditions in the 42nd running of the BMO Vancouver Marathon

- Half Marathon record broken by Paul Kimugul

- One Fund Boston receives a $25,000 donation from BMO Financial Group; runners wore yellow ribbons in tribute to Boston

- BMO's studio branch opens within Pointe-Nord condo building to provide customers with convenient location

- Studio branch concept features an open layout, customer meeting spaces and free WiFi connectivity

- BMO branch represents a $450,000 investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- BMO employees in Quebec will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in British Columbia will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees throughout the Prairies will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in Ontario will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

- BMO employees in the Atlantic provinces will be walking with community members in support of Kids Help Phone in the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO on Sunday, May 5

- Thousands of BMO employees participating in more than 30 community and virtual walks across Canada

Conference addresses topics from fertilizer, agriculture and protein sectors, to retail distribution companies and supermarkets

- Love at first sight: 80 per cent of likely buyers know if the home is right as soon as they cross the threshold

- Buyer beware: Canadians are more concerned about finding something wrong with the home post-purchase than a potential drop in real estate prices

- 'Stress'-tested: Report also reveals emotional state and motivations of prospective buyers, including first-timers

- Sales up 9 per cent year-over-year in April

- Light trucks and cross-over units leading the way

- Team vying to win grand prize including $125,000 field refurbishment

- Blizzard Bayern becomes the third finalist in the running for grand prize of $125,000 towards a field upgrade, a $5,000 donation to the team's charity of choice, plus a trip to see a Canadian MLS or National Team home game

- Deadline for submitting personal income tax return to the CRA is midnight on April 30

- Ninety-four per cent of Canadians report that they file a personal income tax return each year

- BMO Nesbitt Burns is available to provide last-minute tips on tax planning strategies and how to create a financial plan

Donation to fund entrepreneurship professorship, 210 scholarships and program development

- BMO's Local Soccer Clubs Program earns a Gold Award

- BMO's sponsorship of Calgary Stampede earns an Award of Distinction

- Children as young as five can grasp basic financial concepts

- Ongoing dialogue builds lifelong financial literacy

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day - CFEE program supported by BMO provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- Results show breakdown for Manufacturing, Financial Services, Construction, Retail, Agriculture

- Job prospects for students and graduates brightest in Ontario

- One-in-five to hire recent graduates for permanent positions, led by the manufacturing industry

More than 800 BMO Capital Markets employees will revitalize North Lawndale's Frazier International Magnet Elementary School

- Children as young as five can grasp basic financial concepts

- Ongoing dialogue builds lifelong financial literacy

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day - CFEE program supported by BMO provides resources for families and teachers to help youth better understand money matters in their lives

- More than 16,000 participants expected in four events in second year of new point-to-point course from Queen Elizabeth Park to Downtown Vancouver; 12,561 finished in 2012

- All participants, including BMO employee volunteers and runners will wear yellow ribbons in honour of the Boston Marathon

- Kids' Zone features performances by North America's Top Freestyle Soccer Team, as well as the popular BMO Free Kick promotion and face painting

- BMO Power of Blue offers perks for BMO customers, including easy access for runner's race kit pick-up and free massages

- Gold and silver spent the last decade increasing by several hundred per cent; inflationary environment did not justify such a rally

- Precious metals have been extremely weak in recent months; downside risk remains

- U.S. housing, although still shaky, may be a more stable investment alternative

- Telecommuting defined as working remotely from outside the office

- Companies based in Alberta most likely to offer telecommuting

- Large businesses twice as likely to offer telecommuting

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

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 11 different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Follow #BMOtruck with @BMO for route updates all day long!

- Eight-in-ten Canadians expect to receive a tax refund this year

- Thirty-seven per cent will use their refund to pay down debt; 20 per cent plan to invest their refund

- According to the Canada Revenue Agency, the average tax refund is $1,585

- BMO Nesbitt Burns offers tips on how Canadians can use their tax refund wisely

- First finalist from Quebec has a second chance to win grand prize - $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Global Banking and Finance Review recognizes BMO again

- Recognized for winning formula, unwavering commitment to clients

- First Time Buyers: Report shows first-time buyers more likely to enter a bidding war than the average buyer

- Sellers: Only 15 per cent willing to under-price home with the intent to cause a bidding war for their home - with intent higher in Toronto and Vancouver

- Hot Spots: Major cities reflect the national average, while the Prairies lead bidding war intentions among provinces

- According to BMO Economics, housing market is balanced with prices leaning in favour of buyers in some areas