Official Bank of CFL, Scotiabank Kicks-off Great Grey Cup Weekend

    MONTREAL, QC, Nov. 21 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, the Official Bank of the 2008
Grey Cup and the CFL, is joining thousands of Canadians today in celebrating
Grey Cup Weekend.
    "Scotiabank is proud to be a sponsor of the CFL and the 96th Annual Grey
Cup," said Diane Giard, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, Quebec/Eastern
Ontario region. "Anyone who has been at a CFL game this season knows the
passion that the fans have for this sport. This game makes communities across
the country richer and Scotiabank is pleased to be a part of it."
    In addition to being the Official Bank of Grey Cup and CFL, Scotiabank
sponsors several CFL clubs including the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders,
Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton
Tiger-Cats. This year, Scotiabank also became the Official Pro Players Grey
Cup Partner for 2008 and the Official Bank of the CFLPA (Canadian Football
League Player's Association).Scotiabank's sponsorship of the 96th Annual Grey Cup includes:

    -   Title sponsorship of the Scotiabank Grey Cup Gala, held the evening
        of Saturday, November 22nd. The event features Jaydee Bixby,
        runner-up on the fifth season of Canadian Idol; Les Oiseaux du
        Paradis with captivating aerial ballet performances and Nikki
        Yanofsky, an outstanding 14 year-old jazz/pop singer from Montreal.

    -   Title sponsorship of the Pro Players Wrap Up party on Saturday,
        November 22nd.

    -   Official Bank of the Grey Cup game on Sunday, November 23rd."This year, Scotiabank once again ran the popular 'Take Possession'
contest to bring a fan and their guest each to the game," said Mme. Giard.
"Grey Cup games are always sold out and this is one way that we can give back
to the loyal CFL fan base in Canada. The draw was random, and for the second
year, the winner is from Saskatchewan. We hope that they enjoy their Grey Cup
experience!"
    "Take Possession" is an online and in-stadium contest that gives fans a
chance to win a pair of Grey Cup(R) tickets, roundtrip airfare for two, and
three nights' accommodation and CFL(R) prizes. The contest also included
weekly prize draws throughout the season for an official CFL(R) Wilson
Football prize pack.

    Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live
and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally
and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic
activities, in 2007 the Bank provided more than $43 million in sponsorships
and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas
of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Scotiabank is
on the World Wide Web at www.scotiabank.com.