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News Release You are invited! February 2, 2007 TORONTO (February 2, 2007) - Second Annual Webcast of Economic Update: The Canadian Economy in 2007, with Dr. Sherry Cooper at CGA Ontario's Annual Controllers' Congress The Canadian Economy in 2007, presented by the Certified General Accountant of Ontario, provides an opportunity to hear information first-hand on the current Canadian economy. Plan to tune in to CGA Ontario's webcast, where our distinguished keynote speaker will discuss the Canadian economic and financial outlook against a backdrop of important global cross-currents. This year we're delighted to welcome Dr. Sherry Cooper as the opening keynote speaker at our popular, annual congress of certified general accountants. One of Canada's leading economists, Dr. Cooper is executive vice-president and global economic strategist, BMO Financial Group, where she leads BMO Financial Group's work in analyzing and forecasting economic performance in Canada, which is conducted at the city, provincial, industrial and national levels, as well as abroad. She also analyzes key policies that influence economic performance, including monetary and fiscal areas. Acclaimed for both her economic acumen and speaking abilities,
Dr. Cooper's keynote address will be timely, insightful and engaging.
It is anticipated she will touch upon the following areas: The webcast initiative was instituted last year to help fulfil CGA Ontario's ongoing objective of sharing research and analysis for the benefit of external groups, including the business and financial communities, educational and government bodies, the media and general public. CGA Ontario's webcast allows you the option of receiving an audio transmission of the Economic Update (plus Dr. Cooper's accompanying PowerPoint presentation), via the Internet. If the date and/or time-Thursday, February 15th, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.-of the live Canadian Economic Update is not convenient, you can download CGA Ontario's archived webcast, post-controllers' congress (24/7) for up to 90 days. For more details, or to register for the live webcast, visit the website of CNW Group (Canada's leading newswire service) and access our dedicated information page English Event URL: Registering now provides access (and a reminder e-mail) on the day of the actual webcast (February 15th), as well as to the archived version until May 15th. Now in its fifteenth year, CGA Ontario's controllers' congress offers certified general accountants the opportunity to gain the latest knowledge and skills relevant to their roles as VPs of finance and controllers. The Certified General Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing
body, which grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation and
controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its
members and students in Ontario. Broadly and deeply competent, CGAs
are committed to meeting the needs of businesses and organizations
with accounting and financial expertise, strategic insight, leadership
and know-how. For more information: Judy Gombita www.cga-ontario.org or www.nameyourneed.org
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