TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 31, 2013) - To mark BMO Volunteer Day, a company-wide initiative that will involve approximately 7,000 employees volunteering in more than 450 projects in communities across North America, BMO Financial Group will be hosting a panel to discuss a variety of issues around volunteering and unveil findings from a new study on volunteerism in Canada.
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WHAT:
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| Media representatives are invited to dial in to a panel conference call featuring experts who will discuss a number of topics including: |
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What percentage of Canadians volunteer
and why?
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What are the most
popular charitable sectors for volunteers?
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How important a role
do volunteers play in the ongoing success of community organizations such
as the United Way and the Agincourt Community Services Association?
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Do employers have a
responsibility to help nurture a culture of volunteerism in Canada?
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WHO:
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| Eric Tripp, President, BMO Capital Markets |
| Rahima Mamdani, Vice President of Human Capital, United Way Toronto |
| Lee Soda, Executive Director, Agincourt Community Services Association |
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WHEN:
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| Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. ET |
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WHERE:
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| Media are invited to participate through conference call: 416-695-7806 / 888-789-9572 |
| Participant Passcode: 7627282 |
Contact Information:
Media contacts:
Amanda Robinson, Toronto
416-867-3996
amanda.robinson@bmo.com
Valerie Doucet, Montreal
514-877-8224
valerie.doucet@bmo.com
Laurie Grant, Vancouver
604-665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com
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