Tony Comper, President and CEO, BMO Financial Group will announce a major donation to new Library at UOIT

Tony Comper, President and CEO, BMO Financial Group will announce a major donation to the new Library on the shared campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College.

Date: Thursday, October 28

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Place: The Library, located at the North end of campus at 50 Founders Drive

An announcement will be made about a financial gift from BMO Financial Group to the campus Library of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College.

Dr. Gary Polonsky, President of both institutions, said the gift will significantly impact the students of both educational facilities.

About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
As the province's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. The university offers career-focused undergraduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education. It is also developing leading-edge research and graduate programs, and is Ontario's first laptop-based university. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has over 1,800 students following 12 months of operation. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648.

About BMO Financial Group
Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group (TSX, NYSE: BMO) is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. BMO serves clients across Canada and the United States through its Canadian retail arm BMO Bank of Montreal; BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of Canada's leading full-service investment firms; and through Chicago-based Harris. BMO Bank of Montreal has 12 branches in the Durham Region. In addition to the new contribution to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, BMO is also a supporter of other community based projects such as the Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, the Parkwood Foundation and the United Way of Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington.

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For more information, please contact:

Michael Edmonds
BMO Financial Group
416.867.3996

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

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