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BMO Provincial Monitor to be Released With Economic Forecast for Provinces Across Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 12, 2011) - Despite global unrest, Canada's economy – the ninth largest in the world - appears to be holding its own. Nearly 70,000 new jobs were added last month and Forbes Magazine recently named Canada the best place in the world to do business. While all this is welcome news, there are still questions on what lies ahead.
The outlook for the economy and its impact on business will be featured as experts from BMO and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters host a media panel on Wednesday, October 12. The panel will include Doug Porter, Deputy Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets; Jayson Myers, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Canada's largest industry and trade association; and Cathy Pin, Vice President, BMO Commercial Banking.
| WHAT: | ||
| Media are invited to a panel conference call on October 12th at 10:30 a.m. ET featuring experts who will discuss the following topics: | ||
| • | What is the outlook for the Canadian and provincial economies into 2012? | |
| • | How will the economy impact Canadian businesses? | |
| • | What are the prospects for improving business productivity in the current environment? | |
| • | Which provinces and industries will lead the way? | |
| • | Are Canadian businesses well positioned to expand exports into emerging markets? | |
| WHO: | ||
| Doug Porter, Deputy Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets | ||
| Jayson Myers, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters | ||
| Cathy Pin, Vice President, BMO Commercial Banking | ||
| WHEN: | ||
| Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. ET | ||
| WHERE: | ||
| Media are invited to participate through conference call: 416-695-7806 or toll-free at 1-888-789-9572 | ||
| Passcode: 1003333 | ||
Please contact us at 416-867-3996 to confirm attendance or if you have any questions.
(416) 867-3996
paul.cunliffe@bmo.com
Peter Scott, Toronto
(416) 867-3996
petere.scott@bmo.com
Sarah Bensadoun, Montreal
(514) 877-8224
sarah.bensadoun@bmo.com
Laurie Grant, Vancouver
(604) 665-7596
laurie.grant@bmo.com