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TORONTO AND CHICAGO,
January 13,
2010 – BMO Financial Group today announced that
it will contribute $250,000 to support the Red Cross efforts in
Haiti.
"The devastation in Haiti is massive, and all of us at BMO are
deeply saddened by the news. The Red Cross is appealing to everyone who
can to support this emergency operation, and we are trying to help facilitate
donations. Those wishing to make a contribution to the Red Cross can
do so at BMO Bank of Montreal branches in Canada and Harris Bank branches
in the United States," said Bill Downe, President and Chief Executive
Officer, BMO Financial Group. “We are also making a direct appeal
to our 36,000 employees to consider donating to the relief efforts,” added
Mr. Downe.
As well, in order to assist customers who wish to send drafts or fund
transfers directly to relatives or other affected individuals or agencies
in Haiti, BMO and Harris are waiving all fees or charges related to these
transactions. This program will remain in effect until at least February
12, 2010.
Established in 1817,
BMO Financial Group is highly diversified. BMO works with millions
of personal, commercial, corporate and institutional
customers through its operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking
Canada, Personal and Commercial Banking U.S., Private Client Group and
BMO Capital Markets. BMO employees are dedicated to making BMO the bank
that defines great customer experience.
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For
news media inquiries, please contact:
Paul Deegan, Toronto, (416) 867-3996
Ron Monet, Montreal, (514) 877-1873
Jim Kappel, Chicago, (312) 461-2478
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