Media Advisory - Economist Peter Hall to Deliver Global Export Forecast and Quebec Outlook in Quebec City

    QUEBEC, May 18 /CNW Telbec/ - Noted economist Peter Hall will be in
Quebec City to deliver Export Development Canada's (EDC) 2008-2009 forecast
for the global, Canadian and Quebec economies on Wednesday, May 21.

    Presented as part of Futurallia Québec 2008

    Centre des congrès de Québec
    900, boulevard René-Lévesque E
    Québec (Québec)

    Wednesday, May 21, 2008

    Let's Talk Exports will participate in Futurallia Québec 2008. EDC will
conduct two separate conferences on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
    Mr. Hall is the Vice-President of Economics and Deputy Chief Economist
for EDC.
    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.

    Members of the media are welcome to attend this briefing in person.

    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 nearly 7,000 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 named one of Canada's Top 100
Employers for seven consecutive years.

For further information: Phil Taylor, Export Development Canada, (613)
291-1276, ptaylor@edc.ca