Media Advisory
For Immediate Release

Ottawa, ON, February 10, 2011 – Tomorrow the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) will host a panel of experts in a roundtable discussion on Canada’s need for a Canadian Securities Regulator.  Members of the media are invited to attend.

The discussion will be led by Patrick J. Monahan, Vice-President Academic and Provost of York University.

Panellists are:

• Margaret E. Franklin, Chair of the Board of Governors of the CFA Institute and President of Kinsale Private Wealth
• Oliver Murray, President and CEO of Brandes Investment Partners
• Nathalie Clark, General Counsel at the Canadian Bankers Association

Date: Friday, February 11, 2011
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M
Location: Canadian Bankers Association, 50 O’Connor Street, Suite 1421, Ottawa

The discussion will touch on issues of enforcement, administrative complexities and cost under the current system as well as the effects this has on foreign investors’ perceptions of Canada.  Each participant will address why they believe the creation of a Canadian Securities Regulator is beneficial for Canada. Following participants’ opening statements, the media will be invited to ask questions.

Bilateral interviews are available upon request, following the discussion.

The Canadian Bankers Association works on behalf of 51 domestic banks, foreign bank subsidiaries and foreign bank branches operating in Canada and their 260,000 employees. The CBA advocates for effective public policies that contribute to a sound, successful banking system that benefits Canadians and Canada's economy. The Association also promotes financial literacy to help Canadians make informed financial decisions. www.cba.ca.

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For more information:
Robin Walsh
Vice President, Strategy and Communications
Canadian Bankers Association
613-325-5128
rwalsh@cba.ca