TORONTO, Feb. 10 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Group will be hosting an information
night featuring noted financial author Gordon Pape to discuss the new Tax-Free
Savings Account (TFSA). Mr. Pape will speak on the benefits of the TFSA as a
new savings and investment tool and how it can work together with the
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). Scotiabank will also be providing special
edition copies of Mr. Pape's new book, Tax-Free Savings Accounts - A Guide to
TFSAs and How They Can Make You Rich to all who attend.What:  Scotiabank will be hosting an information seminar on the TFSA
           featuring noted financial author Gordon Pape.

    When:  Thursday, February 12th, 2009.
           The presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.

    Where: Park Hyatt Toronto
           4 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2E8
           Queens Park Ballroom, Main Floor

    Who:   noted financial author Gordon Pape
           Gillian Riley, Senior Vice-President, Retail Deposits, ScotiabankScotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With 69,000 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 $508
billion in assets (as at October 31, 2008), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto
(BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.