/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Scotiabank unveils the next generation of banking/

    MONTREAL, April 17 /CNW/ - On April 20th, go where the action is: the
Green line! Join the Scotiabank team, including Diane Giard, Senior
Vice-President, Quebec and Eastern Ontario Region, Scotiabank, along with
Dominic Perri, Chairman, Conseil des associés de Transgesco, the commercial
branch of the Société de transport de Montréal, and NHL legend Jean Béliveau
for the unveiling of a brand new banking concept.WHAT:      Scotiabank unveils the next generation of banking

    WHO:       Diane Giard, Senior Vice-President, Quebec and Eastern Ontario
               Region, Scotiabank
               Dominic Perri, Chairman, Conseil des associés de Transgesco,
               the commercial branch of the STM
               Jean Béliveau, NHL alumni
               And many other guests...

    WHEN:      Monday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m.

    WHERE:     Scotiabank
               McGill Métro StationAbout Scotiabank

    Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 69,000 employees, Scotiabank
Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12.8 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 more than $509 billion in assets (as at January 31, 2009), Scotiabank
trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information
please visit www.scotiabank.com.




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