President and CEO of Laurentian Bank speaking at the CIBC World Market Annual
Eastern Investor Conference

MONTREAL , Sept. 21 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Réjean Robitaille, will be speaking at the CIBC World Market Annual Eastern Investor Conference to be held on September 22, 2009 in Montreal .

Mr. Robitaille will make his speech from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 pm and will review Laurentian Bank's growth objectives and strategies. To listen to Mr Robitaille's conference, please visit the Laurentian Bank's website (investors section).

About Laurentian Bank

Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution operating across Canada and offering its clients diversified financial services. Differentiating itself through excellence in service, as well as through its simplicity and proximity, the Bank serves individual consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. The Bank also offers its products to a wide network of independent financial intermediaries through B2B Trust, as well as full-service brokerage solutions through Laurentian Bank Securities.

Laurentian Bank is well established in the Province of Quebec , operating the third-largest retail branch network. Elsewhere throughout Canada , it operates in specific market segments where it holds an enviable position. Laurentian Bank of Canada has more than $21 billion in balance sheet assets and more than $14 billion in assets under administration. Founded in 1846, the Bank employs more than 3,500 people.

For further information: Gladys Caron, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications and Investor Relations, [phone], extension 7511, [email protected]