Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Sudbury on Wednesday April 25th

OTTAWA, April 23, 2012 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Sudbury to deliver EDC's 2012 forecast for the Global and Ontario economies on Wednesday, April 25^th at 7:15 AM EDT.

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 Away?"
WHAT:		EDC's Global Export Forecast, Spring 2012
Date & Time:		Wednesday April 25, 2012 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
Venue:		Radisson Hotel Sudbury 85 Ste. Anne Road, Sudbury ON P3E 4S4

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
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