- Financial Services delegation in Toronto to raise awareness

Edmonton is emerging as a strong, significant player in the Canadian finance industry. The region has one of the largest pools of investment capital in Canada, with approximately $130 billion in combined assets under management. Edmonton is headquarters for Canadian Western Bank, ATB Financial and the recently formed Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), one of the nation’s largest investment fund managers with assets of $70 billion.

And Edmonton’s financial sector is hiring—it’s a fast track for skilled employees in a vibrant, family-focused cultural centre.

A delegation from Edmonton made up of some of Canada’s most successful bankers and finance experts is in Toronto this week to tell the story of Edmonton’s investment and career opportunities.

Dr. Leo de Bever, CEO, Alberta Investment Management Company (AIMCo)
Dave Mowat, President & CEO, ATB Financial
Larry Pollock, President & CEO, Canadian Western Bank
Dr. Michael B. Percy, Dean, University of Alberta School of Business
Ron Gilbertson, President & CEO, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC)

Edmonton Financial Services Toronto Events:

June 11, 2009
7:30 a.m. Financial Recruiters Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Photo opp—Members of the Edmonton delegation open the TSX
12:00 p.m. The Empire Club, Upper Canada Room: Dr. Leo de Bever, CEO AIMCo “Opportunity Knocks: AIMCo, The New Kid on the Investment Block”

Media are invited to attend and delegates are available for interviews. Please RSVP. If you are attending the luncheon, please advise if you will be arriving at noon for lunch or at 1:00 p.m. for the speech only.

Media contacts:
Media Profile
Lesley MacDonald, Patrick Erlich, David Israelson
Phone: 416.504.8464
E-mails: patrick.erlich@mediaprofile.com, david.israelson@mediaprofile.com, lmacdonald@edmonton.com
Cells: David: 414.918.4611
Patrick:: 416.318.3821
Lesley: 780.884.7972