Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast In Edmonton on Wednesday May 16th

OTTAWA, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Edmonton to deliver EDC's 2012 forecast for the global and Albertan economies on Wednesday, May 16 at 11:30 AM MDT.

Members of the media are welcome to attend this briefing in person.

EDC's Global Export Forecast examines global economic and trade conditions and trends, including a regional and industry sector outlook to help Canadian companies identify foreign market opportunities and risks.

Let's Talk Exports is an annual, cross-Canada tour designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information available on the global economy and its implications for Canadian trade and investment opportunities. This is EDC's 29^th annual cross-Canada tour.

The theme of this forecast is "Anchors Aweigh?"
WHAT:	EDC's Global Export Forecast, Spring 2012
Date & Time:	Wednesday, May 16 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (MDT)
Venue:	The Westin Edmonton 10135 100th Street Edmonton, AB  T5J 0N7 [phone]

Can't make the date in your city? Consider participating in the Let's Talk Exports webinar on June 5, 2012. For more information, please contact [email protected].

EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 7,700 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis. 

Media contact:

Phil Taylor
Export Development Canada
Tel: [phone]
Blackberry: [email protected] 

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