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For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

MEDIA NOTICE

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to Address Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce

Carney to Comment on State of Canada’s Economy and Monetary Policy

Feb. 1, 2010  – Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Angus is pleased to announce that The Chamber will be hosting a special membership luncheon with Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney this Thursday, Feb. 4, sponsored by Deloitte and Canad Inns.

“For our members, the state of the economy is always a top priority, so having the Governor of the Bank of Canada address the local business community will be an extremely insightful event for The Chamber,” said Angus, who noted that more that 550 people are already registered to attend this event.

Mr. Carney who was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada, effective Feb. 1, 2008, will comment on the Canadian economy and the conduct of monetary policy in his address entitled “The Coming Thaw.”

Date:          Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

Location:    Canad Inns Polo Park

Luncheon:  12:00 noon  

Address:     12:45 p.m.            (POOL SOUND AVAILABLE)

Register online at www.winnipeg-chamber.com or call 944-8484 for tickets

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1873, is the largest organization representing the voice of business in Winnipeg.  Our mission is to foster an environment in which Winnipeg business can prosper.

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Contact:           Chuck Davidson – Vice-President Policy and Communications

                        Tel. (204) 944-3316           Cell. (204) 782-1679