TORONTO, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Scotia Securities Inc. (SSI) will be announcing a
new Global Climate Change Fund that reflects the interest of Canadian
investors. Reporters are invited to attend a media-only session on the new
fund. Those unable to attend in person can listen in and ask questions via
conference call at 1-866-542-4262.What:

    Details, background and an opportunity for reporters to ask questions
    about this new fund. Refreshments will be provided.

    Who:

    -  Glen Gowland, Managing Director and Head, Scotia Mutual Funds and
       President & CEO SSI,
    -  Scotiabank Chief Economist Warren Jestin,
    -  Scotiabank Vice-President of Corporate Social Responsibility Kaz Flinn
    -  Fund Advisor

    When:  Monday February 4, 2008 at 11:45.
           Presentations will begin at 12:00.

    Where: Scotia Plaza, 40 King St. W. 63rd floor, Toronto, Ratcliff Room.Scotia Securities Inc. (SSI) is a Dealer of mutual funds and is a
corporate entity separate from, although wholly owned by, Scotiabank, one of
North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international
bank. With more than 60,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates
serve approximately 12.5 million customers in some 50 countries around the
world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and services including
personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With $412 billion in
assets (as at October 31, 2007), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and
New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.