BMO Takes Center Stage as Official Gold Sponsor for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

BMO Financial Group has declared its role as the Official Gold Sponsor for the inaugural Winter hybrid Invictus Games, set to grace Whistler and Vancouver from February 8 to 16, 2025.

This partnership underscores BMO's steadfast commitment to military service members and veterans as the Official Bank of the Canadian Defence Community.

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will witness a gathering of up to 550 competitors from as many as 25 nations, showcasing their talents across various adaptive sports disciplines.

Notably, this edition will introduce the first-ever Winter hybrid adaptive sporting program at an Invictus Games, featuring Alpine Skiing, Alpine Snowboarding, Biathlon, Nordic Skiing, Skeleton, and Wheelchair Curling.

The Games are set to receive robust support from leading Canadian organizations and an estimated 1,600 volunteers worldwide.

Gayle Ramsay, Head of Everyday Banking & Customer Acquisition, Digital & Canadian Products at BMO, expressed the institution's deep-seated support for service members, veterans, and their families. "BMO is proud to celebrate all the competitors who have overcome incredible adversity to compete and to be a part of their recovery journey through sport," Ramsay stated.

"Our partnership with the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 embodies our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, driving progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society."

Scott Moore, CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, expressed excitement about BMO's involvement, highlighting the bank's longstanding commitment to the Canadian Defence Community. "Their longstanding commitment to the Canadian Defence Community has helped service members and Veterans across all facets of their lives," Moore remarked.

"BMO really listens to help with some of the unique financial challenges service members and Veterans face, and we are proud to have them partner with us as a catalyst for positive change, supporting shared healing and rehabilitation."

Over the past decade, BMO has allocated over $5 million to support veterans' workforce transition, recovery, and rehabilitation programs, collaborating with organizations such as Last Post Fund, Veteran's House Canada, and Wounded Warriors Canada.