News Releases

- Franchisees stand to benefit from growth in retail and service sectors

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

- Over 78,000 franchises across Canada employ over 1.5 million people

- 94 per cent of Canadians believe it's important to buy locally grown produce and wine on a regular basis

- Agricultural sector accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

- 94 per cent of Canadians believe it's important to buy locally grown produce and wine on a regular basis

- Agricultural sector accounts for approximately eight per cent of Canada's total Gross Domestic Product

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- New video series to launch this Fall

- Blog features insights from BMO small business bankers and industry experts

- Short podcasts available to download for advice on the go

- BMO pairs with Google for special offer on Google AdWords and Secure Vault

BMO offers tips on how to become mortgage free faster

Appoints senior portfolio manager Thomas Vester Nielsen to lead and manage funds

- Product exclusive to BMO clients enables them to 'hold the gold'

- Will be available through BMO Nesbitt Burns

- Allocated gold program is secure for account holders

Majority of students and parents agree they should share responsibility of education costs, but with strings attached - One in three parents expect repayment from their child for post-secondary education in 2-5 years

- Most parents (51 per cent) are willing to go into debt to fund their children's post-secondary education

- Parents paying for their child's education expect control and visibility over their children's post-secondary affairs; nearly one-third of students disagree