/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global
Export Forecast in Winnipeg on Thursday May 20th/

OTTAWA, May 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Winnipeg to deliver EDC's 2010 forecast for the global and Manitoban economies on Tuesday, May 20th at 11:30 AM (CDT).

    
    Members of the media are welcome to attend this briefing in person.
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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 27th annual cross-Canada tour.

The theme of this forecast is "The Critical Zone"

    
    WHAT:           EDC's Global Export Forecast, Spring 2010

    Date & Time:    Thursday, May 20, 2010
                    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (CDT)

    Venue:          The Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg
                    Meeting Room: The Wellington Ballroom
                    2 Lombard Place
                    Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
                    [phone]
    

Presented by EDC and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME, Manitoba Division)

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 8,400 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining, is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis, and has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for nine consecutive years.

For further information: Media contact: Phil Taylor, Export Development Canada, Tel: [phone], Blackberry: [email protected]; FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ExportDevCanada