The Hon. James Flaherty, The Hon. Stockwell Day, The Hon. Dalton McGuinty,
Alain Juppé and Dominic Barton to Participate in Toronto Forum

Toronto Forum for Global Cities to Address
Energy, Infrastructure and Finance Issues - November 22 and 23

TORONTO, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - Distinguished political figures, policy experts and business leaders from both Canada and around the globe will be among the over 50 panellists participating in the 2010 Toronto Forum for Global Cities, taking place on November 22 and 23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North building). Themed "Competing Towards a Sustainable Future," this fourth edition of the Forum will feature a series of sessions that explore how energy, infrastructure and the global economy are impacting the ability of cities to thrive in post-recessionary times.

On Monday, November 22, session topics will focus on energy and infrastructure. On Tuesday, November 23, speakers will explore issues related to international finance. The current program is available at www.forumforglobalcities.com.

Keynote speakers include:

Monday, November 22:

• The Hon. Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of the Asia Pacific Gateway
• The Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
• The Hon. Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Province of Ontario
• Alain Juppé, Mayor, City of Bordeaux and former Prime Minister of France
• Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman, World Energy Council, Honorary Chairman, EDF
• Richard Kessel, President and CEO, New York Power Authority
• Thierry Vandal, President and CEO, Hydro Quebec

Tuesday, November 23:

• The Hon. James Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Canada
• Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director, McKinsey & Company
• Justin Yifu Lin, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, The World Bank
• The Hon. Michael Wilson, Chairman, Barclays Capital, Canada
• Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times
• Jorge Arbache, Senior Advisor to the President, Brazilian Development Bank
• The Hon. Vicente Bengoa Albizu, Minister of Finance, The Dominican Republic
• Compton Bourne, President, Caribbean Development Bank
• Randall Gossen, President, World Petroleum Council
• Adam Sieminski, Chief Energy Economist, Deutsche Bank
• Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO, Metrolinx
• Michele Wucker, Executive Director, World Policy Institute

Over 1,000 delegates are expected to participate in the Forum. Each day of the event will consist of morning plenary sessions, a luncheon, afternoon plenary sessions and closing remarks.

Interested participants can register by visiting http://www.forumforglobalcities.com. The Forum Web site also includes up-to-the minute information about the event's program, speakers and highlights.

Journalists may cover the entire proceedings of the event, with the exception of private meetings. However, to attend the Forum, journalists, photographers and media technical staff must obtain prior accreditation by contacting Kristin Gable at 416 967-8890 or [email protected].

For further information:

Kristin Gable

[email protected] / 416-967-8890