Media Advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Quebec City on Tuesday May 7th

OTTAWA, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Quebec City to deliver EDC's 2013 forecast for the Global and Quebec economies on Tuesday, May 7^th at 7:30 AM EST.

Members of the media are invited to attend the breakfast 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, Quebec outlook
WHEN:	Tuesday, May 7^th at 7:30 AM (Eastern Standard Time)
VENUE:	Château Bonne Entente    3400, ch Sainte-Foy Quebec City, Quebec    G1X 1S6

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]