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Toronto FC Players Team up with BMO to celebrate the Bank’s Commitment in Brampton

• Toronto FC players will sign autographs and take photos with fans
• Visitors can win Toronto FC jerseys and other TFC prizes
• Complimentary barbeque and family activities for customers, friends and neighbours

BRAMPTON, June 11, 2008 – Toronto FC players and BMO the Bear will be in Brampton this Thursday helping BMO Bank of Montreal celebrate its commitment to the community.

BMO Bank of Montreal opened a new Branch in Brampton on December 3rd, 2007. Branch Manager Pat Rakkar leads a team of 15 personal banking and investment professionals who, collectively, provide financial services advice in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati and Filipino.

“We are committed to providing every one of our customers with the best banking experience,” said Ms.Rakkar. “We are very excited about providing our customers with friendly, expert advice, from knowledgeable professionals.“

BMO is dedicated to the communities they serve and recently made a $500,000 donation to the William Osler Health Center Foundation in Brampton.

“To AIR MILES collectors in Brampton, we have another reason for you to bank with BMO. Now you can collect AIR MILES reward miles whenever and wherever you make purchases using your BMO Bank of Montreal debit card or receive an exclusive 20 per cent discount on all flights offered by AIR MILES using BMO’s Gold Mosaik MasterCard,” said Alex Dousmanis-Curtis, SVP Greater Toronto Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We’re unique in the marketplace; no other bank can help you collect faster and redeem quicker. We are the only major financial institution that rewards debit purchases with access to a comprehensive choice of more than 800 AIR MILES reward and travel options.”

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