Media Advisory
Media Roundtable with Dr. Sherry Cooper to Discuss her Latest Book, The New Retirement

TORONTO, January 11, 2008 – Members of the media are invited to join Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets for a discussion of her new book, The New Retirement: How it will Change our Future.

In the book, Dr. Cooper notes that with the boomer generation reaching the traditional retirement age in the very near future, there will be significant consequences for labour markets, the economy and financial markets for decades to come. She examines the transition to late life and what it takes to achieve a successful final third of your life, with observations on finances, aging, health and lifestyle.

Details:

When: Monday, January 14, 2008
12:00 noon EST

Where: One First Canadian Place, 68th Floor
100 King St. West
Toronto, ON

Media Dial-In Number: 416-641-6122 / 1-866-300-7687
No pass code required

Note: an archive of the briefing will be available for one month at 416-695-5800 and 1-800-408-3053, passcode 3248308. Transcripts available on request.

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Media Relations Contacts:

Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
JoAnne Hayes, Toronto, joanne.hayes@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Ronald Monet, Montreal, ronald.monet@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596


Penguin Group (Canada):

Debbie Gaudet, Toronto, debbie.gaudet@ca.penguingroup.com, (416) 928-2410

Internet:

www.bmo.com
www.penguin.ca