TORONTO, March 5 /CNW/ -WHAT:    Scotiabank is hosting a women-focused exhibition tomorrow in
             celebration of International Women's Day on March 8th. The event
             will be open to the public and will feature some of Scotiabank's
             partners who are active in a range of initiatives to support the
             personal and professional growth and development of women.

    WHO:     Canadian Women's Hockey League (www.cwhl.ca)
             Canadian Women's Foundation (www.cdnwomen.org)
             Catalyst (www.catalyst.org)
             Equal Voice (www.equalvoice.ca)
             Habitat for Humanity - Women Build (www.habitat.ca)
             Nightwood Theatre (www.nightwoodtheatre.net)
             Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada (www.willow.org)
             YWCA (www.ywcatoronto.org)

    WHERE:   Scotia Plaza - Concourse
             40 King Street West
             Toronto, Ontario
             (Enter King St. or Adelaide St. between Yonge St. and Bay St.)

    WHEN:    Thursday, March 6, 2008
             8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    WHY:     Inspiring and supporting women in the achievement of their full
             potential is important to Scotiabank, its employees and to the
             customers and communities it serves both internationally and
             here in Canada. Tomorrow's exhibition in celebration of
             International Women's Day reflects Scotiabank's commitment to
             the advancement of women.Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live
and work both in Canada and abroad, enriching our customers and communities
with new programs and partnerships. By working with customers to help build
richer communities, Scotiabank continues to invest in the areas of healthcare,
education, social services and arts and culture. For more information please
visit www.scotiabank.com.