Real Estate Outlook and Trends Forum

Scotiabank is presenting its Canadian Real Estate Outlook and Trends Forum 2008 on Tuesday, February 26 in Toronto. The purpose is to provide insights into the residential real estate market, including the latest underlying economic factors.

The forum presenters will provide an economic overview; a review of specific economic issues influencing the real estate sector; and a discussion on social and demographic trends which will shape the markets during 2008.

Phil Soper, President of Brookfield Real Estate Services, as Keynote Speaker will address the impact of women on the Canadian market.

Aron Gampel, Deputy Chief Economist, Scotiabank, will provide an overview of Canadian prospects, and highlight key economic trends and the outlook for interest rates in 2008.

Adrienne Warren, Senior Economist, Scotiabank, will offer a commercial and residential market outlook at the national, provincial and urban level, including highlights of the newest Scotiabank Real Estate Trends Report.

The forum will be heald on Tuesday, February 26 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, 63rd Floor, Toronto.