TORONTO, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is presenting its Canadian Real
Estate Outlook and Trends Forum 2008 on Tuesday, February 26 in Toronto to
provide members of the media with insights into the residential real estate
market, including the latest underlying economic factors.What:  Forum presenters will provide a Canadian 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.

           A question and answer session will follow the formal
           presentations, including the opportunity for one-on-one interviews
           with event speakers.

    Who:
           Phil Soper, President & CEO, Brookfield Real Estate Services
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             -  As Keynote Speaker, Mr. Soper will address the impact of
                women on the Canadian real estate market

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

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

    When:  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
           11:00 a.m. - noon

    Where: Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, 63rd Floor, Toronto

           Media may listen in and participate in the conference by calling
           1-800-952-4972.