/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Victoria on Thursday May 16th/

OTTAWA, May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Victoria to deliver EDC's 2013 forecast for the Global and British-Columbia economies on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 AM (PDT).

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, BC outlook
WHEN:	Thursday, May 16^th at 7:30 AM (Pacific Daylight Time)
VENUE:	Hôtel Grand Pacific Hotel    Vancouver Island Ballroom 463, rue Belleville Victoria BC V8V 1X3

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
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