• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Portfolio Management Change
  TORONTO, March 2, 2010
  
  
• BMO Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of Being the First Financial Institution in Canada to Offer the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
  TORONTO, December 17, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces a Portfolio Manager Change and Service Fee Adjustments on Certain Funds
  TORONTO, December 14, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Receives Securityholder Approval for Changes to its Mutual Fund Line-Ups
  TORONTO, November 16, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Proposed Changes to BMO Emerging Markets Class (the "Fund")
  TORONTO, November 6, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. finalizes amalgamation with Guardian Group of Funds Ltd.
  TORONTO, November 2, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Portfolio Management Change
  TORONTO, September 28, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Receives Securityholder Approval for Changes to its Mutual Funds Line-Up
  TORONTO, August 4, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Amalgamation with Guardian Group of Funds Ltd.
  TORONTO, July 6, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Changes to its Mutual Funds Line-Up
  TORONTO, June 18, 2009
  
  
• BMO Dividend Fund receives top honours at 2009 Lipper Awards
  TORONTO, April 29, 2009
  
  
• BMO Mutual Funds wins top Dalbar honour for the third straight year
  TORONTO, February 17, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Announces Changes to the BMO LifeStage Plus Family of Funds
  TORONTO, January 26, 2009
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Changes to BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund
  TORONTO, November 24, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Announces Changes to the BMO LifeStage Plus Family of Funds
  TORONTO, October 10, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Launches BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund
  TORONTO, June 23, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Retains Existing Investment Objectives of BMO Short-Term Income Class
  TORONTO, May 9, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Receives Shareholder Approval to Proceed with Mutual Fund Merger
  TORONTO, May 5, 2008
  
  
• GGOF and BMO Mutual Funds Win Lipper Awards
  TORONTO, April 3, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. Announces Proposed Mutual Fund Merger
  TORONTO, March 26, 2008
  
  
• BMO Launches Next Phase of Lifecycle Investing With Unique Cash Flow Product
  TORONTO, February 4, 2008
  
  
• Commentary on current market events
  TORONTO, January 22, 2008
  
  
• BMO Investments Inc. to Offer Series I Securities for Certain BMO Mutual Funds
  TORONTO, January 21, 2008
  
  
• BMO Mutual Funds crowned as winner in DALBAR’s 2007 Service Awards
  TORONTO, January 16, 2008

BMO Investments Inc. Announces Portfolio Management Change

TORONTO, March 2, 2010 - BMO Investments Inc. announced today that the portfolio manager for BMO Sustainable Opportunities Class and BMO Sustainable Climate Class will change.

Effective on or before June 30, 2010, SAM Sustainable Asset Management AG will no longer serve as portfolio manager for BMO Sustainable Opportunities Class or BMO Sustainable Climate Class. A search for a new portfolio manager is currently being undertaken and a replacement(s) will be announced by BMO Investments Inc. on or before June 30, 2010.

“We remain committed to this area of investments and are excited about the opportunities that exist in growing our sustainable investment platform.” said Hugh McKee, Co-president of BMO Investments Inc.

About BMO Investments Inc.

BMO Investments Inc. is a member of BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration of $250 billion as at January 31, 2010.

Media Contacts:
Kasia Lech, Toronto, kasia.lech@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Sarah Bensadoun, Montréal, sarah.bensadoun@bmo.com, (514) 877-8224

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BMO Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of Being the First Financial Institution in Canada to Offer the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

• BMO encourages parents and others to make a contribution by December 31 in order to receive 2009 federal grants
• First financial institution in Canada to offer the RDSP through the award-winning BMO Investment Centre
• Recently expanded RDSP accessibility to Canadians by making the product available through the broader investment advisor channel

TORONTO, December 17, 2009 - For those individuals that qualify, the 2009 contribution deadline to contribute to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is December 31, 2009. That means individuals have less than a month to make a contribution in order to be eligible for the Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG) and other tax-efficient benefits that come with contributing to a government registered plan.

“The RDSP is helping parents and others to ensure the long-term financial security of children with a severe disability”, said Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty. “Since the plan became available a year ago, our Government has paid over $60 million in grants and bonds to Canadians with disabilities and their families.”

“We applaud the Government for establishing Canada as the first country to offer a program of this kind,” said Linda Knight, Co-President and COO, BMO Investments Inc., BMO Financial Group.

BMO was the first major Canadian financial institution to offer the RDSP nearly a year ago, and we are very pleased to have recently become the first to offer the RDSP to the broader investment advisor community. We are the market leader and continue to focus on providing clarity and sound advice to Canadians on the RDSP,” Ms. Knight added.

The RDSP encourages families and individuals to save for the long-term security of persons with severe and prolonged disabilities. It is available to Canadians who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and can provide “peace of mind” to parents and other contributors that may put a plan in place for a beneficiary with a disability.

In addition to the fact that contributions grow on a tax-deferred basis, other compelling features of the plan are the government benefits; a lifetime maximum of up to $70,000 per beneficiary through Canada Disability Savings Grants (CDSG); and, for lower-income families and individuals, up to $20,000 per beneficiary through Canada Disability Savings Bonds (CDSB).

• BMO was the first major Canadian financial institution to offer RDSPs;
• Contributions are not tax deductible but grow on a tax-deferred basis;
• Earnings generated on contributions are tax-exempt while in the plan;
• When earnings are withdrawn as part of a disability assistance payment, they are taxable in the hands of the beneficiary (likely to be taxed at a lower rate);
• The lifetime contribution limit is $200,000 per beneficiary. There is no annual contribution limit;
• Only one beneficiary can be named per RDSP. A beneficiary can hold only one RDSP;
• Contribution deadline to be eligible for the CDSG program is December 31, 2009.

• Contact an investment advisor.
• Call the BMO Investment Centre (BMO IC) at 1-800-665-7700. Bell Relay Service: 1-800-855-0511.
• BMO IC provides service in both official languages plus Cantonese and Mandarin.

Media Contacts:
Kasia Lech, Toronto, kasia.lech@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Ronald Monet, Montréal, ronald.monet@bmo.com, (514) 877-1873
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces a Portfolio Manager Change and Service Fee Adjustments on Certain Funds

TORONTO, December 14, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. announced today that Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. will replace Insight Investment Management (Global) Limited as portfolio manager of BMO Global Equity Class, a class of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc., on January 8, 2010.

Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, and founded in 1983, Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. is an independent investment manager, managing over C$251 billion for individual and institutional clients throughout the world. The regional investment teams are based in the markets or regions in which they invest. Aberdeen's global equity team, led by Stephen Docherty, is based in Edinburgh.

In addition, effective on or about January 1, 2010, BMO Investments Inc., as manager, will increase the maximum service fee under the sales charge option of BMO Guardian Monthly Dividend Fund Ltd. from 0.75% to 1.00%, under the standard deferred charge option from 0.25% to 0.50%, and under the low load deferred charge option from 0.50% to 1.00%. There will be no increase to the maximum service fee under the sales charge option for Classic Units.

Also effective on or about January 1, 2010, BMO Investments Inc., as manager, will increase the maximum service fee under the low load deferred charge option of BMO Guardian Canadian Diversified Monthly Income Fund from 0.50% to 1.00%. There will be no increase to the maximum service fee under the sales charge option or under the standard deferred charge option.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration of $230 billion as at July 31, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Receives Securityholder Approval for Changes to its Mutual Fund Line-Ups

TORONTO, November 16, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. has received securityholder and regulatory approval to proceed with the proposed changes announced September 25, 2009 to its BMO Guardian Funds and BMO Mutual Funds line-ups.

The following changes have been approved and are expected to be effective as of the merger dates listed in the following table:

As set out in the announcement made on September 25, 2009, on the effective date of each merger, securityholders of each class of each Terminating Fund will receive securities of the equivalent series or class of the applicable Continuing Fund, determined on a dollar-for-dollar basis and, as soon as possible following the mergers, each Terminating Fund will be wound up.

BMO Investments Inc. has also received securityholder and regulatory approval to change the investment objective of BMO American Equity Class to be substantially similar to the current investment objective of BMO Guardian American Equity Fund Ltd. Corresponding changes will be made to the investment strategies for this fund.

In addition, as a result of the merger involving its current underlying fund, the underlying fund of BMO Emerging Markets Class will become BMO Emerging Markets Fund. The investment objective of BMO Emerging Markets Class is to provide long-term capital appreciation. Currently, BMO Emerging Markets Class seeks a similar return to BMO Guardian Emerging Markets Fund by investing primarily in units of that fund. On the effective date of the merger, BMO Emerging Markets Class will seek a similar return to BMO Emerging Markets Fund by investing primarily in units of that fund.

About BMO Guardian Funds
BMO Guardian Funds is a diversified family of funds and includes a broad range of domestic and global investment options covering a full array of asset classes, sectors, regions and specialized mandates. BMO Guardian Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration of $230 billion as at July 31, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, orli.namian@bmo.com, (416) 867-6543
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Proposed Changes to BMO Emerging Markets Class (the “Fund”)

TORONTO, November 6, 2009 - As a result of a proposed fund merger involving its current underlying fund, it is expected that, on or about November 27, 2009, the underlying fund to the Fund will become BMO Emerging Markets Fund. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation. Currently, the Fund seeks a similar return to BMO Guardian Emerging Markets Fund by investing primarily in units of that fund. On the effective date of the merger, the Fund will seek a similar return to BMO Emerging Markets Fund by investing primarily in units of that fund.

The anticipated merger of BMO Guardian Emerging Markets Fund into BMO Emerging Markets Fund will occur on or about November 27, 2009 pending securityholder and regulatory approval. Securityholder approval is being sought at a special meeting to be held on or about November 10, 2009.

BMO Guardian Funds
BMO Guardian Funds is a diversified family of funds and includes a broad range of domestic and global investment options covering a full array of asset classes, sectors, regions and specialized mandates. BMO Guardian Funds are currently offered by Guardian Group of Funds Ltd., which is a member of BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group.

BMO Mutual Funds
BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., which is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration of $230 billion as at July 31, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Orli Namian, Toronto, orli.namian@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. finalizes amalgamation with Guardian Group of Funds Ltd.

TORONTO, November 2, 2009 - Effective November 1, 2009, BMO Investments Inc. and Guardian Group of Funds Ltd. amalgamated to form a single legal entity. BMO Investments Inc. is now the manager and trustee of all BMO Guardian Funds and will continue to act as manager and trustee of the BMO Mutual Funds.

This change will allow the two fund families, BMO Mutual Funds and BMO Guardian Funds, to operate within a more streamlined organizational structure that will provide administrative and cost benefits.

BMO Guardian Funds
BMO Guardian Funds is a diversified family of funds and includes a broad range of domestic and global investment options covering a full array of asset classes, sectors, regions and specialized mandates. BMO Guardian Funds are currently offered by Guardian Group of Funds Ltd., which is a member of BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group.

BMO Mutual Funds
BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., which is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration of $230 billion as at July 31, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Orli Namian, Toronto, orli.namian@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Portfolio Management Change

TORONTO, September 28, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. announced today that the portfolio manager for BMO Global Equity Class will change.

Effective December 24, 2009, Insight Investment Management (Global) Limited will no longer serve as portfolio manager for BMO Global Equity Class. A search for a new portfolio manager is currently being undertaken and a replacement will be announced by BMO Investments Inc. on or before December 24, 2009.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $273 billion as at April 30, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Orli Namian, Toronto, orli.namian@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Receives Securityholder Approval for Changes to its Mutual Funds Line-Up

TORONTO, August 4, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. has received securityholder approval to proceed with the proposed changes announced on June 18, 2009, to the BMO Income Trust Fund and BMO International Equity Fund.

As of close of business on July 31, 2009, the portfolio manager of BMO Income Trust Fund became Macquarie Capital Investment Management LLC and the fund’s name has changed to BMO Global Infrastructure Fund to reflect the changes in its investment objectives.The fund will now invest primarily in companies that operate in, or are expected to benefit from, infrastructure-related businesses from around the world. “Infrastructure is a compelling, long-term investment opportunity offering the potential for stable income, capital growth and diversification” said Linda Knight, President and Chief Operating Officer, BMO Investments Inc.

In addition, as of the close of business on July 31, 2009, BMO International Equity Fund has been merged into BMO International Value Class. BMO International Value Class is a class of shares of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc., a mutual fund corporation which allows shareholders to switch among other classes of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc. on a tax-deferred basis. Unitholders of the BMO International Equity Fund will receive shares of BMO International Value Class.

The investment strategies used by Pyrford International Limited ("Pyrford"), the portfolio manager of BMO International Value Class, are well suited to the fund’s investment objective of investing primarily in equity securities of established companies located outside of Canada and the United States. Pyrford uses a number of investment strategies to achieve the fund’s objective, including investing in equity securities of established companies trading at a discount to their long term value, which trade on recognized exchanges in countries around the world.

Pyrford is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Bank of Montreal, the parent company of BMO Investments Inc. Pyrford is a provider of international asset management services for pension funds, charities, endowments, foundations and high net worth individuals. The company has been operating from its London, UK base since 1987. Pyrford had USD $2 billion in assets under management as at December 31, 2008.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $273 billion as at April 30, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, Paul.Gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Amalgamation with Guardian Group of Funds Ltd.

TORONTO, July 6, 2009 - It was announced today that, effective on or about November 1, 2009, BMO Investments Inc. and Guardian Group of Funds Ltd. are expected to amalgamate to form a single legal entity. BMO Investments Inc. will become the trustee and manager of all BMO Guardian Funds currently managed by Guardian Group of Funds Ltd. and will continue to act as trustee and manager of the BMO Mutual Funds. BMO Investments Inc. is an affiliate of Guardian Group of Funds Ltd.

This change will allow the two fund families, BMO Mutual Funds and BMO Guardian Funds, to operate within a more streamlined organizational structure and will provide administrative and cost benefits.

BMO Guardian Funds
BMO Guardian Funds is a diversified family of funds and includes a broad range of domestic and global investment options covering a full array of asset classes, sectors, regions and specialized mandates. BMO Guardian Funds are currently offered by Guardian Group of Funds Ltd., which is a member of BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group.

BMO Mutual Funds
BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., which is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $273 billion as at April 30, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, Paul.Gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Changes to its Mutual Funds Line-Up

TORONTO, June 18, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. today announced proposed changes to the BMO Income Trust Fund and BMO International Equity Fund to be effective on or about July 31, 2009.

BMO Income Trust Fund
Subject to unitholder approval, the investment objectives of BMO Income Trust Fund will change to allow the fund to invest primarily in companies that operate in, or are expected to benefit from, infrastructure-related businesses from around the world. If the change to investment objectives, along with proposed changes to the management and administration fees, of this fund are approved, the investment strategies and distribution policy for this fund will be revised to reflect the new objectives. In addition, the portfolio manager of the fund will change from Guardian Capital LP to Macquarie Capital Investment Management LLC, and the fund’s name will change to “BMO Global Infrastructure Fund” to reflect the above changes. A meeting of unitholders of this fund will be held on or about July 30, 2009.

BMO International Equity Fund
Subject to unitholder approval, BMO International Equity Fund will be merged into BMO International Value Class. BMO International Value Class is a class of special shares of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc. Units of BMO International Equity Fund will continue to be available for sale until the close of business on July 24, 2009, at which time new purchases into the fund will cease, except under a continuous savings plan or similar systemic plan established prior to July 24, 2009.If the proposed merger is approved, unitholders of the BMO International Equity Fund will receive shares of BMO International Value Class. The Independent Review Committee of each of BMO International Equity Fund and BMO International Value Class has determined that the proposed merger achieves a fair and reasonable result for each of these funds. A meeting of securityholders of both funds will be held on or about July 30, 2009.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $273 billion as at April 30, 2009.

Media Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, Paul.Gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Dividend Fund receives top honours at 2009 Lipper Awards

TORONTO, April 29, 2009 - At a ceremony in Toronto Tuesday evening, BMO Dividend Fund was presented with the 2009 Lipper Award for best fund over ten years in the Canadian Dividend & Equity Income.

The Lipper Fund Awards program highlights funds that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to peers. Awards are presented to funds in 21 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

"BMO is honoured to receive this prestigious award," said Linda Knight, President of BMO Mutual Funds. "Our focus has always been to provide our clients with investment products that will help them achieve their long-term investment goals while providing prudent risk management."

The BMO Dividend Fund’s objective is to achieve a high level of after-tax return, including dividend income and capital gains, from growth in the value of your investment by investing primarily in dividend-yielding common shares of established Canadian companies.

"A long term, income producing, risk adverse approach to investing is a sound investment strategy," said Michael Stanley, President and CEO, Chief Investment Officer at Jones Heward Investment Counsel Inc., the manager of the Fund. "We adhere to this investment strategy for BMO Dividend Fund, and I think the results speak for themselves with this award."

BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc. which is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $283 billion as at January 31, 2009

For more information, contact:
Martha McInnis, Toronto, martha.mcinnis@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996

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BMO Mutual Funds wins top Dalbar honour for the third straight year

TORONTO, February 17, 2009 - BMO Mutual Funds and BMO InvestorLine have been recognized for exceptional customer service during 2008 by Dalbar Inc., a premier national research firm which surveys customer service for many investment companies.

For the third year in a row, BMO Mutual Funds ranked highest amongst Mutual Funds companies in Dalbar’s Performance Evaluation of Mutual Funds Service, Annual Rankings and Trending Report, for its service to English and French speaking clients.

BMO Mutual Funds was ranked first Quartile for all 12 months. Dalbar recognized BMO Mutual Funds for being able to attract clients and commit to client retention through their exceptional service, especially during economic and market uncertainty, by using best practices and client experience management software.

BMO InvestorLine placed second in Dalbar’s Direct Brokerage Sales Effectiveness Rankings and Trending Report.

“We are honoured to be ranked as the highest in customer service for the third year in a row,” said Linda Knight, President and COO, BMO Mutual Funds. "It is a tribute to our professionals who work with our customers each and every day in helping them make money make sense. Our message to Canadians is to contribute to your RRSP so you are better positioned to meet your long term financial goals."

Dalbar Measurement:

Dalbar evaluates the level of service given to investors by looking at a number of metrics including the following:

• Expressing empathy to investor’s concerns, re-framing the current conditions with the investor’s risk profile
• Dedication to client retention, investment time horizon, confirming long term goals
• Positioning the company product line up appropriately

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BMO Launches Next Phase of Lifecycle Investing With Unique Cash Flow Product

BMO launches LifeStage Retirement Income Portfolios that offer:

• monthly tax-efficient cash flow
• principal protection over the term
• exposure to the growth potential of equity markets
• lifecycle approach to asset allocation

BMO Investments Announces Changes to the BMO LifeStage Plus Family of Funds

TORONTO, January 26, 2009 - BMO Investments Inc. today announced the launch of two new BMO LifeStage Plus Funds. The additions of BMO LifeStage Plus 2022 Fund and BMO LifeStage Plus 2026 Fund to the LifeStage Plus family of lifecycle funds are in response to strong demand for target end date products with a Guaranteed Maturity Amount.

BMO LifeStage Plus Funds provide investors with downside protection by locking in the highest daily unit price that the fund achieves prior to its target end date. “During these times of market volatility, investors are seeking products that will protect them from any potential downturns while still offering upside market exposure. Our new additions will offer investors a wider range of options” said Linda Knight, President and Chief Operating Officer, BMO Investments Inc.

Investors can match their investment needs and time horizons with an appropriate target end date (2017, 2022, 2025, 2026 or 2030) whether their goals include saving for a child’s education or their own retirement. Investors who want to receive funds over several time periods can also stagger the maturity dates.

The new funds are also available as part of the BMO Guardian Fund family and will be known as BMO Guardian LifeStage Plus 2022 Fund Advisor Series and BMO Guardian LifeStage Plus 2026 Fund Advisor Series.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $286 billion as at April 30, 2008.

About BMO Guardian Funds
BMO Guardian Funds refers to certain mutual funds and/or series of mutual funds offered by Guardian Group of Funds Ltd. or BMO Investments Inc., both financial services firms and separate entities from Bank of Montreal.

For further information: Media Contacts:
Deborah Rowe, Toronto, deborah.rowe@bmo.com, (416) 867-4897
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Changes to BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund

TORONTO, November 24, 2008 - BMO Investments Inc. Announces Changes to BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund

In order to deliver this principal protection given recent market events, BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund, including the BMO Guardian LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund Advisor Series, changed its portfolio allocation to a “protected” asset mix. The management fee for this Fund has also been reduced to 1.05%, plus expenses. The portfolio will now consist entirely of fixed income investments (including provincial and corporate bonds) and cash equivalents until its target end date.

In keeping with the Fund’s investment strategies, this reallocation to a fixed income portfolio is intended to ensure this Fund has sufficient assets at maturity to pay investors the Guaranteed Maturity Amount±. Unitholders are currently entitled to receive $10.1859 at maturity. Given the shift to a protected portfolio, BMO LifeStage Plus 2020 Fund will be closed to all new purchases.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $286 billion as at July 31, 2008.

Media Contacts:
Deborah Rowe, Toronto, deborah.rowe@bmo.com, (416) 867-4897
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

± In order to receive the highest daily locked-in value (the “Guaranteed Maturity Amount”), investors must remain invested in the Fund until the Fund’s target end date. If an investor redeems any of his or her units of the Fund prior to the target end date, the investor will receive the price per unit based on the fund’s net asset value next determined after BMO Investments Inc. receives the redemption request, which may be less than the Guaranteed Maturity Amount. Please read the Fund’s prospectus before investing and for important information regarding the Guaranteed Maturity Amount.

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BMO Investments Announces Changes to the BMO LifeStage Plus Family of Funds

TORONTO, October 10, 2008 - BMO Investments Inc. has filed a preliminary prospectus for the new BMO LifeStage Plus 2017 Fund and intends to launch the fund in mid-November 2008*. This addition to the LifeStage Plus family of lifecycle funds is in response to strong demand for target end date products with a Guaranteed Maturity Amount±. BMO LifeStage Plus Funds provide investors with downside protection during volatile market conditions by locking in the highest daily unit price that the fund achieves prior to its target end date. With a wide range of options, investors will be able to match their investment needs and time horizons with an appropriate target end date (2017, 2020, 2025 or 2030) whether their goals include saving for a child’s education or their own retirement.

In response to significant declines in the global markets, BMO LifeStage Plus 2015 Fund changed its portfolio allocation from a “conservative” to a “protected” asset mix on October 6, 2008, with a reduced management fee of up to 1.05%, plus expenses. The portfolio will now consist entirely of fixed income investments (including provincial and corporate bonds) and cash equivalents until its target end date. In keeping with the fund’s investment strategies, this reallocation to a fixed income portfolio is intended to ensure that the fund has sufficient assets at maturity to pay investors the Guaranteed Maturity Amount. Unitholders are currently entitled to receive $10.1716 at maturity. Given the shift to a protected portfolio, BMO LifeStage Plus 2015 Fund will be closed to all new purchases effective October 10, 2008.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $286 billion as at April 30, 2008.

Media Contacts:
Deborah Rowe, Toronto, deborah.rowe@bmo.com, (416) 867-4897
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

* Preliminary prospectuses containing important information relating to these securities have been filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in certain jurisdictions of Canada. The preliminary prospectuses are still subject to completion or amendment. Copies of the preliminary prospectuses may be obtained by calling BMO Investments Inc. at 1 800 665 7700 or on the internet at www.sedar.com. There will not be any sale or any acceptance of an offer to buy the securities until receipts for the final prospectuses have been issued.

± In order to receive the highest daily locked-in value (the “Guaranteed Maturity Amount”), investors must remain invested in the fund until the fund’s target end date. If an investor redeems any of his or her units of the fund prior to the target end date, the investor will receive the price per unit based on the fund’s net asset value next determined after BMO Investments Inc. receives the redemption request, which may be less than the Guaranteed Maturity Amount. Please read the Fund’s prospectus before investing and for important information regarding the Guaranteed Maturity Amount.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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BMO Investments Inc. Launches BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund

TORONTO, June 23, 2008 - BMO Investments Inc., today launched the BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund. The new fund will provide investors with an opportunity to further diversify their portfolios with exposure to the U.S. high yield bond market.

The BMO U.S. High Yield Bond Fund will:

• Provide a high level of total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed income securities issued by United States corporations;
• Invest primarily in securities with a credit rating below BBB;
• Seek the best potential investments for the portfolio by analyzing the credit ratings of various issuers and using bottom up quantitative and fundamental analysis.

“Investing in U.S. high yield bonds provides investors with enhanced return potential and improved diversification given the bonds’ historically lower correlation to other sectors of the fixed income market” said Linda Knight, President and Chief Operating Officer, BMO Investments Inc.

The new fund will be managed by HIM Monegy, Inc. HIM Monegy is part of Chicago-based Harris Investment Management, Inc., and operates within the BMO Financial Group. It is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Bank of Montreal, the parent company of BMO Investments Inc. HIM Monegy's experienced group of professionals is dedicated to managing high yield bonds, loans and credit default swaps. As of December 31, 2007, assets under management for HIM Monegy were approximately $1.4 billion (Cdn.). The fund is available in both Series A units for retail investors and Series I units for institutional investors.

About BMO Investments Inc. BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $286 billion as at April 30, 2008.

Media Contacts:
Deborah Rowe, Toronto, deborah.rowe@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Retains Existing Investment Objectives of BMO Short-Term Income Class

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 - Investments Inc., the manager of BMO Short-Term Income Class, announced today that it will not proceed with changes to the investment objectives of the fund. Shareholders of BMO Short-Term Income Class previously approved changes to the investment objectives of the fund on April 26, 2007, although shareholders also gave the manager the right not to proceed with the proposed changes in its sole and absolute discretion. The proposed changes, including a name change from ‘BMO Short-Term Income Class’ to ‘BMO Capital Yield Class’, will not be implemented as BMO Investments Inc. is not in a position to proceed with the changes in a manner that is cost-effective and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, and in the best interests of shareholders of BMO Short-Term Income Class.

The investment objectives of BMO Short-Term Income Class are to provide the opportunity to invest in a fixed-income fund for the short term, as an alternative or in addition to the equity funds included in the BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds and to provide current income while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. As part of its current investment objectives, this fund invests primarily in high quality securities like Canadian treasury bills, other Canadian short-term fixed-income securities and highly rated commercial paper with terms to maturity of less than three years. BMO Short-Term Income Class is a class of shares of BMO Global Tax Advantage Funds Inc.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $283 billion as at January 31, 2008.

Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Investments Inc. Receives Shareholder Approval to Proceed with Mutual Fund Merger

TORONTO, May 5, 2008 - BMO Investments Inc. today announced that, at shareholders meetings held earlier today, it received approval to proceed with the merger of the BMO U.S. Equity Class Fund into the BMO Global Dividend Class Fund.

“As a result of this merger, shareholders of BMO U.S. Equity Class will now have the potential to achieve greater geographic and portfolio diversification by investing in dividend-paying equity securities of global issuers,” said Linda Knight, President and COO, BMO Investments Inc. “Investors are increasingly looking outside of North America for opportunities to participate in the stability and growth potential of large-cap blue chip firms,” said Knight. The investment objective of BMO Global Dividend Class is to achieve a high level of total return, including dividend income and capital gains, by investing in dividend-yielding common and preferred shares from around the world.

The merger will be effective on or about May 9, 2008.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $283 billion as at January 31, 2008.

Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montréal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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GGOF and BMO Mutual Funds Win Lipper Awards

TORONTO, April 3, 2008 – At a ceremony in Toronto Wednesday evening, BMO Resource Fund was presented with the 2008 Lipper Award for best fund over three years in the Natural Resource Equity category. BMO Dividend Fund and GGOF Global Technology Fund also received top honours with Lipper Awards in the Canadian Dividend & Income Equity category (ten years) and Science & Technology Equity categories (five years), respectively.

The Lipper Fund Awards program highlights funds that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to peers. Awards are presented to funds in 21 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

"BMO is honoured to receive these prestigious awards," said Scott Steele, Chief Investment Officer of BMO Mutual Funds. "Our focus has always been to provide our clients with investment products that will help them achieve their long-term investment goals while providing prudent risk management, and these awards are a testament to that focus."

The BMO Resource Fund provides investors with long-term growth through investments in the natural resource industry, primarily through the securities of Canadian exchange-listed companies that operate in the precious metals, base metals, oil and gas, or forest products industries.

The BMO Dividend Fund's objective is to achieve a high level of after-tax return, including dividend income and capital gains, from growth in the value of your investment by investing primarily in dividend-yielding common shares of established Canadian companies.

The GGOF Global Technology Fund provides investors with long-term capital gain by investing in leading technology companies around the world. It provides diversified exposure to the technology sector, investing in 50 to 60 companies that hold dominant positions within their industry.

"We select investment managers from around the globe that excel in their respective areas, with the goal of bringing top investment talent to Canadian investors," said Gavin Graham, Chief Investment Officer of GGOF. "This is particularly true in a specialized area such as technology and on a global scale, and we are proud to receive the recognition of the Lipper Award as a validation of our efforts."

BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc. which is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $283 billion as at January 31, 2008.

GGOF is a member of BMO and part of the Private Client Group. GGOF provides investors with a full product line of 35 mutual funds, diversified by asset class, geographic region and capitalization. GGOF, with $5.52 billion of mutual fund assets under management at February 29, 2008, offers its funds exclusively through financial intermediaries.

For more information, contact:
Scott Steele, BMO Mutual Funds, 416-643-4299
Gavin Graham, GGOF, 416-350-3151
Paul Gammal, BMO Financial Group, (416) 867-3996

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BMO Investments Inc. Announces Proposed Mutual Fund Merger

TORONTO, March 26, 2008 – BMO Investments Inc. today announced a proposed mutual fund merger of BMO U.S. Equity Class with BMO Global Dividend Class to be effective on or about May 9, 2008.

As a result of this merger, shareholders of BMO U.S. Equity Class will have the potential to achieve greater portfolio diversification by investing in a larger fund with broader investment objectives. The investment objective of BMO Global Dividend Class is to achieve a high level of total return, including dividend income and capital gains, by investing primarily in dividend-yielding common and preferred shares of corporations from around the world.

The proposed fund merger is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Meetings of shareholders of each of BMO U.S. Equity Class and BMO Global Dividend Class will be held on or about May 5, 2008.

About BMO Investments Inc.
BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization’s Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $283 billion as at January 31, 2008.

Contacts:
Paul Gammal, Toronto, paul.gammal@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Lucie Gosselin, Montreal, lucie.gosselin@bmo.com, (514) 877-1101
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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TORONTO, February 4, 2008 - With one in two Canadian boomers expected to live into their nineties, the average Canadian should be planning to fund a retirement that could last 20 – 30 years. This means most retiring boomers will still need to grow their assets while seeking tax-efficient income solutions in order to fund ongoing spending needs during their retirement years.

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Commentary on current market events

TORONTO, January 22, 2008 – What began as relatively isolated concerns about the impact of the U.S. housing market, has in the past several weeks escalated substantially into forecasts of a U.S. recession and has been felt in equity markets around the world. Several of these equity markets have already fallen into what would be considered bear market territory (defined as a decline of 20% or more from their recent highs) and a number of others are close.

As we know, the equity market tends to be forward looking, that is, it attempts to discount what is going to occur in the future. If this is the case, then the declines of the past several weeks don’t bode well for the direction of the economy. And some recent economic statistics appear to bear this out. Housing starts, consumer confidence, and a key business indicator have all recently been closer to levels seen around previous recessions.

However, all the economic news is not of the bad variety. U.S. employment figures remain strong, inventories relative to sales are at very low levels, and the decline in the U.S. dollar has led to an acceleration of exports. This positive data would point more towards a slowdown or a mild recession at worst.

At least part of the most recent sell-off can also be attributed to market sentiment, which is very negative. However, it is important to remember that market sentiment has very little predictive value for market levels one or two years down the road. In fact, by the time market sentiment turns positive, equity markets will have already rebounded.

As always, while volatility is a natural corrective function of capital markets, developing a well diversified portfolio with the help of an investment professional is a prudent strategy that can help weather that volatility and achieve long-term investment objectives.

This commentary is provided for informational purposes only. Investments and investment strategies should be evaluated relative to each individual’s investment objectives. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment advice to any party. Professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance.

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TORONTO, January 21, 2008 - BMO Investments Inc., the manager of BMO Mutual Funds, today announced that, subject to regulatory approval, certain BMO Mutual Funds will offer, for distribution, Series I units or Series I shares, as applicable, in addition to the series the funds currently offer.

Series I securities will be available only to institutional investors. BMO Investments Inc. expects these funds will be qualified for distributing Series I securities on or about January 28, 2008.

About BMO Investments Inc. BMO Investments Inc. is a member of the BMO Financial Group and part of the organization's Private Client Group. The Private Client Group provides integrated wealth management services in Canada and the United States and had total assets under management and administration and term investments of $275 billion as at October 31, 2007.

Contacts:
JoAnne Hayes, Toronto, joanne.hayes@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996
Ronald Monet, Montréal, ronald.monet@bmo.com, (514) 877-1873
Laurie Grant, Vancouver, laurie.grant@bmo.com, (604) 665-7596

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BMO Mutual Funds crowned as winner in DALBAR’s 2007 Service Awards

TORONTO, January 16, 2008 – BMO Mutual Funds has won DALBAR’s 2007 Mutual Funds Service Award for providing the best overall service to their investors for the second consecutive year in both English and French.