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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

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, now including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and prizes, including an Apple iPad 3

Federal Reserve stimulus will boost housing market

Report reveals multiple sources of funding: jobs, student savings, parents/family, loans, scholarships

Experts available to weigh in on key questions including:

- What would be the implications of another round of quantitative easing?

- How will equity and bond markets respond?

- What will be the effect on currency markets?

- Two-thirds of parents think it's important to start saving as soon as a child is born

- More than 90 per cent unaware of what types of investments can be held in an RESP

- BMO offers tips on how to save for a child's post-secondary education

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- The most significant innovation in Canadian direct investing since the introduction of online investing

- A first in Canada: BMO InvestorLine is the only online brokerage in Canada to provide personalized advice to investors

- More than two-thirds of Canadians believe that investing advice is important when making online investment decisions

- BMO InvestorLine will continue to offer its top-ranked self-directed service

- Exciting international equestrian competition sees Canada finish in fifth place with ten-time Olympian Ian Millar leading the home team

- Dramatic rounds with several spills provided many thrills for the record crowd of over 80,000

- Two per cent growth rate in 2012 should improve through next year

- Canadian growth to reach 2.4 per cent by end of 2013, U.S. growth to hit 2.8 per cent

- Federal Reserve likely to act to reduce longer-term interest rates; Bank of Canada to hold the line until late 2013

- Canadian dollar benefiting from higher commodity prices and steady capital inflows

- New BMO branch represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Calgary and Edmonton over the next four years

- Donation of $5 for each account opening to the CJAY 92 Kid's Fund in two-week period

Analysts will participate in conference call with Q&A at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss highlights

Canadians say they'll spend more this year on back-to-school purchases but students say they intend to make greater use of savings cards and saving programs to tackle expenses

- Most students (56 per cent) will take advantage of discount and reward programs to lower their day-to-day living expenses

- On-line or in-store deals, Student Price Card (SPC Card) affiliations, most likely programs to generate patronage from students

- 40 per cent of students say retailers should use more technology in-store to help them find out about deals

- 59 per cent of students say online deals would drive them to make a purchase online

- Two-thirds feel prepared to handle their financial obligations in the event of a change in job status, change in financial situation, or unforeseen financial emergency

- More than half have more than three months of savings; 49 per cent have access to more than $5,000

- However, one-quarter would be unable to survive financially for more than three months on their rainy day fund

- New BMO branch represents a $1 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours; seven days a week

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Calgary and Edmonton over the next four years

BMO is committed to making money make sense and providing clarity for customers making financial decisions

- Most Canadians significantly underestimate the costs of medical treatment in other countries - the cost of treatment for a heart attack outside of Canada can be up to US$70,000; treatment for pneumonia in the U.S. can be more than $65,000

- Only half correctly stated that travelers themselves are financially responsible for medical costs while away from home

- To help protect Canadians year-round, BMO Insurance has introduced Annual (Multi-Trip) Travel Medical Insurance

- Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate Steady

- Next move in interest rates expected to be higher, not lower

- Average household debt is $112,329 - BMO advises Canadians to continue reducing debt

Team has chosen the BC Children's Hospital as the recipient of a $5,000 donation from BMO