FT Portfolios Canada Co. announces approval of merger

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, at a special meeting of unitholders of ScotiaMcLeod™ Canadian Core Portfolio (the "Fund"), unitholders overwhelmingly approved the merger of the Fund into First Trust Canadian Capital Strength Portfolio (the "Merger").

As the Merger has received all necessary approvals, including regulatory approval, FT Portfolios Canada Co., as manager of the Fund, plans to complete the Merger effective as of November 25, 2013.

SOURCE: FT Portfolios Canada Co.

Fraser Howell, President and Chief Executive Officer of FT Portfolios Canada Co., the manager of the Fund, at 416 865-8054 or 877 622-5552.