March 1, 2005 OTTAWA -- Export Development Canada (EDC) will hold a teleconference. Senior Vice-president and Chief Financial Officer, Peter Allen will join Executive Vice-President, Medium-and-Long-Term Financial Services, Eric Siegel, to brief media on the results of EDC's 2004 financial results on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 2:30 PM EST. Media can attend the briefing at EDC's Ottawa headquarters or may participate via teleconference by calling 1-800-796-7558, Reservation code 21115051 EDC provides trade finance and risk management services to Canadian exporters and foreign investors in up to 200 markets. Founded in 1944, EDC is a Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles. WHAT: Release of EDC's 2004 Financial Results HOW: By attending the briefing in person or via the teleconference by calling 1-800-796-7558. WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2005 @ 2:30 PM EST WHERE: EDC 151 O'Connor Street 14th floor Ottawa, Ontario The teleconference will be recorded and can be replayed from 6:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 until 6:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 3, 2005. To access the conference replay, participants should call: 1-877-289-8525. Pass code: 21115051 - 30 - CONTACT: Glen Nichols Public Affairs Tel.: (613) 598-2876 E-mail: glnichols@edc.ca
