BMO Capital Markets Donates Trading Commissions Earned May 2nd to NEADS and other Charities

Equity Through Education is a charitable initiative by BMO Capital Markets aimed at creating a more diverse workplace by offering educational opportunities to people who don't have them.

All institutional equity trading commissions from Wednesday, May 2, 2007, are being donated to organizations dedicated to the education of bright and deserving individuals.

To date, Equity Through Education raised CAD 4.9 million/USD 4.1 million. Proceeds from the 2005 and 2006 events translated into assistance to over 700 students through scholarships, bursaries and job search strategy forums.

• Equity Through Education Web Site
• May 4, 2007:
  BMO Capital Markets’ Equity Through Education Campaign Raises CDN$1.7 Million (US$1.5 Million) For North American Charities
• May 18, 2006:
  Equity Through Education Campaign Raises CAD 1.6 million/USD 1.4 million
• May 12, 2005:
  BMO Nesbitt Burns and Harris Nesbitt Raise $1.6 Million for Charities that Support Education and Diversity
• May 3, 2005:
  BMO Nesbitt Burns To Donate All Institutional Equity Trading Commissions Earned May 11th to Charities that Support Education