Media Advisory - Ethics in the financial sector: at home and abroad

TORONTO, Sept. 27 /CNW/ - Ethical standards of conduct in business are sometimes a moving target that can be difficult to define and address for companies operating at home, and harder still for those operating abroad.

In his address to the EthicsCentre, Jim McArdle, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Secretariat and Legal Services, Export Development Canada will explore how international, environmental and social standards are currently being used by Canadian and international financial institutions in support of companies doing business abroad.

WHO: The luncheon Speakers' Series proudly presents Jim McArdle, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Secretariat and Legal Services, Export Development Canada.

WHAT: Mr. McArdle will discuss dilemmas facing financial institutions when supporting projects and companies operating abroad and how organizations in Canada and abroad can achieve higher levels of ethical conduct.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Albany Club, 91 King Street East

For further information:

EthicsCentre CA, Denise Attallah, [phone] ext. 22636, Email: [email protected]