Media Advisory - Manufacturers, Finance Leaders and Politicians Gather at the
Ryerson University Revitalizing Manufacturing Conference

TORONTO , Nov. 9 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:  As talk turns to the turmoil of the global financial crisis
           easing, an integral part of Canada's economy, the manufacturing
           sector, still struggles. The revitalization of the manufacturing
           industry is essential to the country's global competitiveness
           which is why the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson
           University is bringing together manufacturing industry experts,
           finance leaders and politicians to discuss strategies for the
           sector's future success at its Revitalizing Manufacturing
           Conference.

    WHO:   Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development & Trade
           Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Canada
           Sheldon Levy, President, Ryerson University
           Ken Jones, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson
           University
           Buzz Hargrove, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ted Rogers School
           of Management, Ryerson University and former Canadian Auto Workers
           (CAW) president
           John Galt, President and CEO, Husky Injection Molding Systems
           Jayson Myers, President & CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
           (CME)
           Gordon Nixon, President and CEO, RBC
           Jim Stanford, Economist, CAW
           Jim de Wilde, Executive-in-Residence, Ted Rogers School of
           Management, Ryerson University

    WHERE: Media Check-In: Space in the media section is limited. Accredited
           media are asked to check in at the media desk at 575 Bay Street
           (Enter at 55 Dundas St. W), 7th floor between 8:30 and 9 a.m.

    WHEN:  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
           Accredited media doors open at 8:30 a.m.
           Conference from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
           Reception to follow
    

For further information and live webcast visit www.ryerson.ca/manufacturing

For further information: and media accreditation, please contact: Kathleen Powderley, Powderley PR, [phone], [email protected]