Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Moncton on Tuesday May 21st

OTTAWA, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Moncton to deliver EDC's 2013 forecast for the Global and New-Brunswick economies on Tuesday, May 21 at 11:30 AM.

Members of the media are invited to attend the lunchtime presentation in person.

The theme of this forecast is "Gearing up for growth." Mr. Hall will discuss global economic and trade trends, including a regional and industrial outlook to help Canadian companies identify foreign market opportunities and risks.

Of note in this forecast will be the impact of a burgeoning U.S. recovery upon Canadian and world markets, the forecasted drag of the European economies, and emerging market outlooks.

WHO:	Peter Hall, Chief Economist, EDC
WHAT:	Global Export Forecast, New-Brunswick outlook
WHEN:	Tuesday, May 21th at 11:30 AM
VENUE:	Crowne Plaza    Westmorland Room    1005 Main Street     Moncton, New Brunswick      E1C 1G9

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 7,400 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.

SOURCE: Export Development Canada

Media contact: 

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