News Releases

- Over 78,000 franchises across Canada employ more than 1 million people

- Franchising accounts for over 10 per cent of Canada's GDP

- Franchised businesses account for over 40 per cent of all retail sales

BMO Reiterates that the 25 Year Amortization is the Right Mortgage for Right Now

- Only 37 per cent of Canadian parents have appointed a guardian

- 80 per cent of parents would look to family when choosing a guardian

- Majority don't know how much money they would leave to a guardian to cover additional expenses

- The holiday season is an excellent time to begin discussing guardianship with family and friends

- December 31st deadlines loom for Canadians who want to minimize taxes on their investments

- BMO survey finds that three-quarters of Canadians don't consider tax implications when investing; 40 per cent are not confident they're taking advantage of all tax incentives

- New program offers simple and cost effective way to buy and hold physical gold

- Allows investors to hold gold in a custodial account or arrange for home delivery

- Program helps farmers mitigate risk and manage cash flow

- BMO AgriInvest account allows farmers to increase their savings through market-leading rate

- 49 per cent feel that they are on track to realize their ideal retirement lifestyle

- More than a quarter have or will be making a contribution to an RRSP this year

- Almost half are either more optimistic or feel the same about financial markets this year compared to last year

- However, one-third believe they will have to delay retirement or work part-time during retirement