Media Advisory - A Luncheon with Governor, Mark Carney

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Chairman of the Financial Stability Board will speak to CFA Society Toronto on matters that relate to the global and Canadian economies and the stability of the global financial system.

This event is open to accredited media.

When:	Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12PM-2PM, Press Conference 2:15PM
Where:	Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Grand Ballroom  123 Queen St. W., Toronto

Mark Carney
Governor, Bank of Canada
Mr. Carney was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada effective 1 February 2008, for a term of seven years. As Governor, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank. In addition to his duties as Governor of the Bank of Canada, he serves as Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Mr. Carney is also a member of the Group of Thirty, and of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum.

Full speaker biography available on our website

About CFA Society Toronto
CFA Society Toronto supports the professional and business development of more than 7,500 CFA charterholders in Toronto, making it the second largest CFA Society in the world. It provides members with a local perspective on a global designation, including: educational programs, sponsored events, job postings, quarterly newsletters, a comprehensive affinity program and networking opportunities. A not-for-profit organization, CFA Society Toronto is affiliated with CFA Institute, the global body that administers the Chartered Financial Analyst curriculum and sets voluntary, ethics-based performance-reporting standards for the investment industry. CFA Society Toronto's members are leaders in ethics in the financial community. For more information, please refer to www.cfatoronto.ca

About The Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada is the country's central bank. Its mandate is to promote Canada's economic and financial well-being. It pursues this objective by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable, supplying quality bank notes that are readily accepted and secure against counterfeiting; promoting the safety and efficiency of Canada's financial system; and providing efficient and effective funds-management services for the federal government.

SOURCE: CFA Society Toronto

Press conference and media access
To attend the speech and press conference, please contact:

Jeremy Harrison
Bank of Canada
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone] Cell: 613.323.1402