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BMO has announced a $5 million philanthropic gift to the University Health Network (UHN) to support the construction of a new Surgical Tower at Toronto Western Hospital and the expansion of PMATCH, an AI-powered precision oncology initiative at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This initiative aims to meet the complex surgical needs of patients across Ontario and beyond. The PMATCH program will utilize artificial intelligence to connect cancer patients with suitable clinical trials, improving patient screening and trial enrollment through automation. This donation reflects a shared commitment to advancing patient-centered care through state-of-the-art infrastructure and targeted innovation, strengthening Canada’s healthcare system.