The Canada Forum: Financing Success

If any nation can claim to have had a good recession, it is Canada. Years of prudent policies, smart regulation and budget surpluses meant that Canada was well equipped to deal with the global financial crisis.

The Canadian banking system and the economy in general is being held up as the archetypal sound financial system on the global stage. International investors demonstrated their confidence in the country when the first dollar transaction in 10 years priced at 15bp through libor after being 5 times oversubscribed.

But will Canadian corporations take advantage of the strong loonie and weakened foreign competition or will the inherent conservatism prevail and investment opportunities be missed? With two thirds of its exports going to the USA, how will Canada cope with a prolonged downturn south of its border? What are the implications of the weakening US dollar? How will key infrastructure needs be financed? How has corporate Canada weathered the economic crisis? Will Canada capitalize on its natural resources and become a global powerhouse? How will lower rated companies raise capital in the future? And what does all of this mean for international investors?

In April 2010 Euromoney is launching a major event about Canada’s economy and capital markets. It will be opened by the Finance Minister and will bring together over 300 senior level officers from issuers across the credit curve with domestic and foreign institutional investors. The conference is a private event only open to the sponsors, their clients and other individuals that fit the target audience. Apply for your place now.

This year the conference will be held at Canada's newest and greenest venue, the Allstream Centre. Located in downtown Toronto, this conference facility provides ease of access from anywhere in the city. For further details please visit the website.

Allstream Centre
105 Princes' Blvd.
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Canada