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BMO Takes a Look at What a Difference 145 Years Makes


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June 29, 2012 09:00 ET

Canada Day: BMO Takes a Look at What a Difference 145 Years Makes

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 29, 2012) - In advance of Canada's 145th birthday, BMO Financial Group takes a look at how the country, and the bank, have changed since Confederation.

"Canada is clearly a much-transformed country since its birth 145 years ago, and BMO has grown along with it," said Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking and BMO Global Asset Management. "Our country's modern strengths are clear - we can all be proud of Canada's economic leadership and strong fiscal position, and look forward to increasing economic vigour in the years ahead."

Then and now. A comparative look back:

ItemConfederationPresent Day
Canadian population3,463,00034,837,000
Canadian GDP/capita$3,100 (1870, current $)$56,000
Value of Canadian exports$50.3 million (1866)$44,780 million
Cost of a barrel of oilUS$2.41US$79.44
Cost of an ounce of goldUS$18.93US$1,579
BMO Assets$19.8 million$525.5 billion
BMO Deposits$11.2 million$317.3 billion
BMO Branches251,599
BMO Employees112 (1856)46,566

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