/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - European Central Bankers Speak in Toronto/

Rare opportunity to hear first-hand views on economy and finance

TORONTO , Jan. 15 /CNW/ -

    
    Who:    Mr. Jan Smets, Director, National Bank of Belgium and
            Mr. Henk Brouwer, Executive Director, Nederlandsche Bank, members
            and guests of the Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional
            Association (CNBPA) and the new Flanders Ontario Business
            Association (FOBA)

    What:   Economic Outlook 2010 with keynote speeches by Mr. Smets and
            Mr. Brouwer about the economy and the prospects for growth

    Where:  Imperial Room, Fairmont Royal York Hotel
            100 Front Street West

    When:   Monday, January 18, 2010
            11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (presentations will begin at 12:45 p.m.)

    Why:    The joint presentation by Mr. Smets and Mr. Brouwer offers
            critical economic insight to our members and guests. It is also
            an opportunity to promote The Netherlands and Belgium as part of
            the growing union of 27 European nations, with a combined market
            of more than half a billion people and countless trade and
            investment opportunities for Canadians.
    

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This event was made possible with the generous support of ING Direct, Baker & McKenzie LLP, DHL, KPMG, G4S Cash Solutions, Embassy of Belgium , Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and DUCA Financial Services

For further information: Darryl Konynenbelt, [phone], [email protected]; Evert Akkerman, [phone] x 273, [email protected]