BMO Hosts Launch of WEConnect Canada
Organization dedicated to supporting women-owned businesses

TORONTO, April 24, 2009 – BMO Financial Group will host a breakfast to launch WEConnect Canada: a new Canadian non-profit organization that works to connect firms that are at least 51 per cent owned, managed and controlled by women with the growing corporate and public sector demand for diverse suppliers.

An affiliate of WEConnect International, the Canadian group will partner with corporations, associations, governments, women entrepreneurs and their supporters to accelerate the growth of women-owned businesses across the country. BMO is proud to be a founding corporate member of WEConnect Canada.

WHAT: Launch of WEConnect Canada

WHO: Laraine Kaminsky, Lead Strategist, WEConnect
Cathy Pin, Vice-President, Customer Strategies and Programs, P&C Canada, BMO Financial Group

WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Continental Breakfast to be provided)

WHERE: 68th Floor, First Canadian Place, 100 King St. West, Toronto

All media who wish to attend may register by contacting Peter Scott at 416-867-4711 or PeterE.Scott@bmo.com.

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