Why Does BMO Support Figure Skating?

Figure skating enjoys a special cultural significance to Canadians and BMO Financial Group is proud to support this enduring national pastime. In a country noted for its regional diversity, figure skating is a common denominator. More than six million Canadians - almost 25% of the national population - are involved in this aesthetically graceful sport. Today, interest in figure skating is at an all-time high in Canada.

Skate Canada Fact Sheet

• Skate Canada is the largest national sport governing body in the world with over 200,000 members.
• Over six million people in Canada lace up their skates every year.
• Figure skating is a sport of national significance to Canadians and is part of our heritage. Canadians have excelled in figure skating, achieving international success and celebrity status.
• Since the 1930s, Canada has won more than 500 medals at international competitions, including World Championships, World Junior Championships, Olympic Winter Games, North American Championships and international Synchronized competitions.