(No. A/29 - February 15, 2010) For two years in a row, the World Economic Forum has named the Canadian banking system the soundest in the world. The International Monetary Fund and international media have also recognized the system's solid performance through the global economic downturn. Despite the economic turmoil that saw the collapse of numerous financial institutions, no Canadian banks failed or required costly bailouts.
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, invites you to learn about the continuing strength of the Canadian banking sector. He will be joined, via videoconference, by featured speaker Gordon M. Nixon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Bank of Canada.
Event: Round-table discussion
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. PT
Location: Canada Business Centre, room 212, 300 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C.
For security and accreditation, please arrive at 9:45 a.m. PT.
To learn more about investing and doing business in Canada, visit Invest in Canada and 2010 Reasons to do Business in Canada.
Media interested in attending this event are asked to confirm their participation by contacting:
Monika Bujalska
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade
613-992-9304
Trade Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-996-2000
