" BMO did not increase its dividend for five years while every single pipeline and utility stock I own did increase its dividend without fail, every single year."

Yes...while raising $$ ++ by selling more shares,issuing more bonds  and debentures,installment receipts,discount DRIP programs etc and when out of ideas, merging with or buying US companies.

Not a big TSX fan,as you know...but their balance sheets make the Canadian banks look like...... an Abram's tank.(?)
Just ask bankish..... :)