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

As William and Kate prepare to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary, BMO offers financial advice to couples for their "Big Day" and beyond

- Market looks well balanced for most cities, excluding Toronto and Vancouver

- BMO encourages prospective buyers to stress-test their mortgage and choose a shorter amortization

Quebec's affluent market expected to increase significantly by 2018

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

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in 12 different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win an Apple iPad

Combining CTC Consulting with Harris myCFO will expand BMO's investment advisory and manager research capabilities in the U.S. and create a leading integrated wealth management firm serving affluent clients.

- BMO report shows one quarter have plans to buy in the next year while half expect prices to be higher in two years

- BMO Spring Housing Panel reveals top real estate trends as the buying season gets into full swing

- New BMO branch represents a $1.1 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

- Great giveaways including a chance to win a $600 gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge

- BMO encourages Canadians to choose 25-year amortization to save thousands in interest costs and begin building equity in their home sooner

- Alberta enjoys back-to-back monthly increases

- BC, Quebec show declines

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- Forty-two per cent of Canadians do their own taxes

- Overwhelming majority of Canadians are confident that their tax return will take advantage of tax saving measures, yet many do not know how investment income is taxed

- BMO will unveil findings from the BMO Spring Housing Report including buying intentions and expectations among Canadian home and condo owners

- Canadian housing market remains solid with sustainable building levels and compelling regional sales activity

- Experts from BMO, RE/MAX and Sotheby's provide insights into real estate trends - including the high-end property market - as Spring buying season takes hold

- Over 450 concerts across Canada in the BMO National Concerts in Care Spring Festival between April and May

Report ranks Best Value for National Hockey League Teams

- BMO InvestorLine named top bank-owned online broker for 2011 by The Globe and Mail

- 82,300 Surge in March, After Averaging Gains of Just 3,000 in the Prior Six Months

- 4th Largest Gain in 30 Years

- BMO's sponsorship of Calgary Stampede earns a Gold Award

- BMO's Team of the Week recognized with an Award of Distinction

BMO provides advice on how to save on travel costs this long weekend

In competitive housing markets consider completing the home inspection before making your offer