You are invited to a speaking engagement at the Credit Union Central of Canada Canadian Conference for Credit Union Executives Conference and Tradeshow , Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., Confederation Ballroom, Westin Ottawa

A special update on  Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P.

The recent partnership has created a national investment firm with $5.5 billion in assets under management and is poised to become one of the fastest growing mutual fund companies in the country. Join us to hear, from a panel of experts, the vision and aspirations of this newly formed venture.

Opening Remarks and Introductions:   Don Rolfe, President & CEO, Credit Union Central of British Columbia
 
Interviewer:     Tamara Vrooman, CEO, Vancity
 
Interviewees:   Al Morin, President, Assiniboine Credit Union and Pierre Tardif, President, Council of Representatives, Caisse populaire Desjardins de Longueuil.

Closing remarks: Don Rolfe, President & CEO, Credit Union Central of British Columbia

For more information regarding this event, please contact: Zita Banasinski, Marketing Manager at 1-866-866-7000 ext. 8130, write to zita.banasinski@desjardins.com or for complete conference details, visit www.cucentral.ca/eventsconf.