Diversity and Inclusion

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’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. It’s all part of our Purpose-driven commitment to grow the good for an inclusive society – one with zero barriers to inclusion.
We will ensure an equitable employee experience for all, supporting inclusion and improving access to development and career advancement for colleagues facing systemic barriers. View our representation goals in detail
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.
We will be leaders in increasing inclusion in our communities, building strong relationships to foster racial justice and Truth and Reconciliation, and promoting inclusive local economic opportunities.
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. It’s all part of our Purpose-driven commitment to grow the good for an inclusive society – one with zero barriers to inclusion.
We will ensure an equitable employee experience for all, supporting inclusion and improving access to development and career advancement for colleagues facing systemic barriers. View our representation goals in detail
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.
We will be leaders in increasing inclusion in our communities, building strong relationships to foster racial justice and Truth and Reconciliation, and promoting inclusive local economic opportunities.
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 color 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.
Imagine what’s possible without barriers.
Our Commitment

Accessibility
BMO is constantly working to remove barriers for our customers living with disabilities.

Representation goals
Our ambitious workforce representation goals illustrate our industry leadership in workforce diversity.

Workplace diversity
BMO is focused on achieving zero barriers to inclusion by increasing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.