Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Sidney and Vancouver on Thursday May 17th

OTTAWA, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Sidney in the morning and Vancouver in the afternoon on Thursday May 17 to deliver EDC's 2012 forecast for the global and British-Columbian economies

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
MORNING:	Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (PDT)
Venue:	The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC (V8L 4X3)
	And
AFTERNOON:	Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PDT)
Venue:	Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia (V6C 2T4)

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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