The Montreal Trust Company was formed in 1889 and 100 years later described itself as "one of Canada's largest trust companies."

History

Montreal Trust was founded by the

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. Donald Smith and

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were amongst its charter board of directors. In 1994,

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acquired Montreal Trust. The stock transfer and corporate trust businesses of Montreal Trust were acquired by

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in 2000.ComputerShare history page
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