We are committed to building a more just society – especially for groups facing systemic barriers, including our Black, Latino and Indigenous colleagues, customers and communities. BMO’s Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 is a multi-year strategy focused on providing access to opportunities and enabling growth both inside and outside our doors. It’s all part of our Purpose-driven commitment to boldly grow the good – in business and life.
BMO recognized for sixth year in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
BMO’s Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 is a multi-year strategy that supports equity, equality and inclusion. We’re focused on providing access to opportunities and enabling growth for our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve.
Colleagues
We will ensure an equitable employee experience for all, supporting inclusion, wellness and improving access to development and career advancement for colleagues facing systemic barriers. View our representation goals in detail
Customers
We’re expanding financial inclusion for diverse customers through inclusive banking products, services and resources. And we’re meeting customers’ needs by addressing their unique expectations and experiences.
Communities
We will be leaders in increasing inclusion in our communities, building strong relationships to foster inclusion, racial justice and Truth and Reconciliation, and promoting inclusive local economic opportunities.
TARGETED TALENT STRATEGIES Programs to accelerate the recruitment, development and advancement of talent in underrepresented segments, ensuring wellness and psychological safety.
EDUCATION Ongoing education in inclusive behaviour, anti-racism, and Indigenous history.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH 40% of our student opportunities will go to BIPOC youth.
BLACK AND LATINO ADVISORY COUNCIL Focused on employee experience, advancement, and engagement of Black and Latino talent.
UNIQUE CUSTOMER PROGRAMS Programs for Indigenous customers, increased investment in women entrepreneurs, Safe Space and Pronoun initiatives for 2SLGBTQ+.
INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES Creating and expanding inclusive, accessible and equitable customer experiences.
BLACK AND LATINX OPPORTUNITY Dedicated support for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs through increased access to capital, educational resources and partnerships.
PARTNERING AND BUILDING COALITIONS Driving inclusive local economic opportunity, and providing youth financial education and mentoring.
INVESTMENT IN CHANGE Helping build a more just society – especially for groups facing systemic barriers - with investments in organizations advancing health and educational equity, inclusive local economic opportunity, Truth and Reconciliation.
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM Integrating diverse suppliers into our supply chain and making commitments to spending.
INDIGENOUS ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC) Informs BMO policies and practices in education, employment and economic empowerment.
Boldly Grow the Good
In Business and Life
BMO’s Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 is a multi-year strategy that supports equity, equality and inclusion. We’re focused on providing access to opportunities and enabling growth for our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve.
Colleagues
We will ensure an equitable employee experience for all, supporting inclusion, wellness and improving access to development and career advancement for colleagues facing systemic barriers. View our representation goals in detail
Practices
TARGETED TALENT STRATEGIES Programs to accelerate the recruitment, development and advancement of talent in underrepresented segments, ensuring wellness and psychological safety.
EDUCATION Ongoing education in inclusive behaviour, anti-racism, and Indigenous history.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH 40% of our student opportunities will go to BIPOC youth.
BLACK AND LATINO ADVISORY COUNCIL Focused on employee experience, advancement, and engagement of Black and Latino talent.
Customers
We’re expanding financial inclusion for diverse customers through inclusive banking products, services and resources. And we’re meeting customers’ needs by addressing their unique expectations and experiences.
Practices
UNIQUE CUSTOMER PROGRAMS Programs for Indigenous customers, increased investment in women entrepreneurs, Safe Space and Pronoun initiatives for 2SLGBTQ+.
INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES Creating and expanding inclusive, accessible and equitable customer experiences.
BLACK AND LATINX OPPORTUNITY Dedicated support for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs through increased access to capital, educational resources and partnerships.
Communities
We will be leaders in increasing inclusion in our communities, building strong relationships to foster inclusion, racial justice and Truth and Reconciliation, and promoting inclusive local economic opportunities.
Practices
PARTNERING AND BUILDING COALITIONS Driving inclusive local economic opportunity, and providing youth financial education and mentoring.
INVESTMENT IN CHANGE Helping build a more just society – especially for groups facing systemic barriers - with investments in organizations advancing health and educational equity, inclusive local economic opportunity, Truth and Reconciliation.
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM Integrating diverse suppliers into our supply chain and making commitments to spending.
INDIGENOUS ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC) Informs BMO policies and practices in education, employment and economic empowerment.
Boldly Grow the Good
In Business and Life
We’re investing in zero barriers to financial progress
We're shining a light on business owners who have broken barriers to be the success stories they are today.
Meet Shanelle McKenzie and Kim Knight of The Villij
Committed to redefining well-being, Shanelle and Kim founded The Villij as a wellness community for womxn of colour to feel seen and heard. At BMO, we’re inspired by business owners like Kim and Shanelle who continue to break barriers in business, and in life.
Refusing to let anyone else dictate his dreams, Saul founded SWITS to help meet the needs of his community. At BMO, we're inspired by business owners like Saul who continue to break barriers in business, and in life.
Accelerated lending for Black and Latinx-owned commercial businesses
Learn more about BMO Empower, our $5B commitment to over five years to address key barriers faced by minority businesses, communities and families in the United States.
Accessibility
BMO is constantly working to remove barriers for our customers living with disabilities.
