Media advisory - Noted Economist Peter Hall to present Global Export Forecast in Edmonton on Wednesday May 15th

OTTAWA, May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Noted Economist Peter Hall, Chief Economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Edmonton to deliver EDC's 2013 forecast for the Global and Alberta economies on Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 AM (MDT).

Members of the media are invited to attend the lunchtime presentation in person.

The theme of this forecast is "Gearing up for growth." Mr. Hall will discuss global economic and trade trends, including a regional and industrial outlook to help Canadian companies identify foreign market opportunities and risks.

Of note in this forecast will be the impact of a burgeoning U.S. recovery upon Canadian and world markets, the forecasted drag of the European economies, and emerging market outlooks.

WHO:	Peter Hall, Chief Economist, EDC
WHAT:	Global Export Forecast, Alberta outlook
WHEN:	Wednesday, May 15^th at 11:30 AM (Mountain Daylight Time)
VENUE:	Edmonton Westin Hotel    British Columbia/Alberta Room 10135 100th Street Edmonton AB T5J 0N7

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 more than 7,400 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis.

SOURCE: Export Development Canada

For further information:

Media contact: 

Phil Taylor
Export Development Canada
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