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

BMO offers the top 10 energy-saving tips to keeping your house cool this summer

BMO awarded first place in Best Tradeshow or Convention category for Global Metals & Mining Conference

- Nine in ten Canadian Boomers have their wills prepared

- However, almost half have not updated them in the past ten years

- More than two-thirds have incorporated a Power of Attorney into their will

- Almost two-thirds of Boomers have spoken to their children about what's in their will

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win a $400 gift certificate to Fern Resort

- Aligned with BMO's two-year campaign to encourage Canadians to borrow smartly by choosing a mortgage with a shorter amortization

- Making Money Make Sense: Canadians will have saved over $179 million in interest by choosing a BMO mortgage with a 25-year amortization(1)

More than one thousand soccer balls will be used to build world's largest soccer ball mosaic

- Day-long festival at Yonge-Dundas Square will be venue for Toronto attempt

- Each ball kicked into soccer net will be used to build record-setting mosaic and will generate a $30,000 donation to Kids Help Phone from BMO, from the AIR MILES(R) Reward Program-a LoyaltyOne program, and from MasterCard Worldwide

- Former Toronto FC player and current TFC Senior Academy Team Coach, Danny Dichio, and former Canadian National Team player and current Sportsnet personality, Kara Lang, will participate

Aboriginal People are the youngest and fastest growing segment of the Canadian population but continue to be over-represented among Canada's unemployed

- Growth rate amongst Canada's Aboriginal People almost twice the rate of the non-Aboriginal population

- Gap is Widening Between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People With Post-Secondary Educations - 23 per cent of the non-Aboriginal population has a university degree, yet only 4 per cent of First Nations people have one.

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- U-10 boys team fundraising for the Canadian Liver Foundation, the London Food Bank and the Reforest London Campaign

Building permits up nearly 8 per cent to the highest levels in five years

BMO sponsors and participates in multiple Pride events throughout the month of June

BMO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, and Canadian Chamber of Commerce Examine Challenges and Opportunities

Jobless Rate Lowest Since Late 2008

- Farmland Values Still Rising

- Exports Rise to Record Level

- Housing Market Soft, But Bubble Impact Muted

Job Rate at 3-Year Low

- Auto Sector Recovery Continues

- Cooling Global Demand Could Impact Exports

- Housing Still Sluggish

- Employment Shows Momentum in Early 2012

- Population Growth Slows

- Existing Home Supply Being worked Off

- Job Growth Remains Modest

- Housing Supply is Easing on Low building

- Tourism Rebounds

Employment Growth Steady

- Manufacturing, Key Driver in State's Recovery, Starting to Moderate

- Export Growth Moderating

- Home Prices Continue To Fall

Job Growth Strong Early in 2012

- Farmland Values Still Rising

- Housing Market Relatively Unscathed

- Business Bankruptcies Fall 25 Percent From Peak Levels

- Manufacturing recovery progressing

- Exports reach record high

- Job growth positive in recent months

- Majority of Canadian businesses make use of online resources and tools for managing their business cash flow

- One third (31 per cent) of Canadian businesses plan to increase their use of these cost-effective tools this year

- 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

- Changes to Quotes+ service will provide more detailed information and research on equities, mutual funds and ETFs in one central location

- BMO InvestorLine study: the vast majority of online investors think it is important to have access to extensive research resources and education tools

- Enhancements the latest in a series of upgrades BMO InvestorLine is making to enable clients to invest with confidence