Statements on current issues

BMO takes a stand. Now, more than ever, our stakeholders at every level are asking for a deeper understanding of BMO’s position on the current issues that affect our business and the world around us.

In approaching key issues, we’re guided by our values of integrity, empathy, diversity and responsibility, as well as our commitment to transparency and to the sustainability principles that are embedded in our corporate strategy.

BMO takes a stand. Now, more than ever, our stakeholders at every level are asking for a deeper understanding of BMO’s position on the current issues that affect our business and the world around us.

In approaching key issues, we’re guided by our values of integrity, empathy, diversity and responsibility, as well as our commitment to transparency and to the sustainability principles that are embedded in our corporate strategy.

BMO statements on current issues:

  • Anti-corruption and anti-bribery (PDF, 309 KB)
  • Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing and
    sanctions measures (PDF, 210 KB)
  • Freedom of association and collective bargaining (PDF, 212 KB)
  • Health and wellbeing (PDF, 216 KB)
  • Coal lending (PDF, 191 KB)
  • Human rights (PDF, 294 KB)
  • Political contributions and lobbying (PDF, 241 KB)
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking (PDF, 134 KB)
  • Tax principles (PDF, 217 KB)

Governance

Our governance framework and practices support ethical conduct, sound decision-making and compliance with the laws and standards that apply to us.

Transparency

Operating with transparency instills trust in our stakeholders, keeps them informed, and lowers our risk – and it’s the right thing to do.

Business conduct

The way we conduct ourselves in the pursuit of our business objectives impacts our customers and other stakeholders, and it influences the amount of trust and confidence they have in us.