BMO in your community

BMO is committed to supporting your community, and others, by sponsoring local events and traditional celebrations across the country. Here are a few recent examples.

Mandarin Profile Awards Mandarin Profile is a popular national television program that shares the experiences of newcomers to Canada from China. Their annual awards are designed to recognize the achievements of outstanding new Canadian entrepreneurs. As a sponsor of the Mandarin Profile Awards, BMO helps showcase these business owners and supports them, and other entrepreneurs, as they continue to pursue their dreams of Canadian business success.

Carassauga Festival of Cultures With “passport” in hand, visitors to Mississauga’s largest cultural festival move from one pavilion to the next to sample the music, dance, stories, fashion and culinary delights of the country featured in each one. BMO lends its support to this top multicultural Ontario festival as a way to celebrate the traditions and heritage of the communities celebrated there.

Taiwanfest With more than 140,000 attendees in both Vancouver and Toronto, Taiwanfest is one of the largest cultural festivals covering both cities. The annual festival celebrates the rich and diverse Taiwanese culture with music and film presentations, food offerings, art exhibitions, and more. BMO is a big supporter of this vibrant festival, now in its 21st year.

Soccer Day BMO sponsors this fun filled family day. Held in August 2009, more than 200 kids and 500 adults participated in eight soccer matches, game tents, contest booths, and other activities. Our objective is to encourage the sport of soccer in Canada at the local level and to support this thriving community effort.

Hockey for All Hockey for All is an event that takes place at the Toronto Marlies opening game of the season in early October. BMO supports this annual event – which includes on-ice demonstrations, a question-and-answer session, interactive games and activities and learn-to-skate clinics – as a great way for newcomers to hockey to experience Canada’s national sport.