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David Simpson Associate General Counsel, Finance & Securities Direct Line: 416-867-6933 Davidw.simpson@bmo.com |
March 10, 2015
VIA EDGAR
Stephanie J. Ciboroski
Senior Assistant Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Bank of Montreal |
| Form 40-F for Fiscal Year ended October 31, 2014 |
| Filed December 2, 2014 |
| File No. 1-13354 |
Dear Ms. Ciboroski:
The Bank of Montreal (the “Bank”) is in receipt of your letter dated March 3, 2015. As discussed with Mr. Jim Dunn, the Bank is requesting up to 20 business days to respond to your information request and therefore will respond on or prior to April 3, 2015.
Please confirm the requested extension via email atdavidw.simpson@bmo.com or by telephone at (416) 867-6933.
| Very truly yours, |
| /s/ David Simpson |
| David Simpson |
Associate General Counsel, Finance & Securities |
| Cc: | Thomas E. Flynn |
| Colleen M. Hennessy |
| Helen Killoch |