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    Scotiabank to launch Global Philanthropic Program

    TORONTO, Jan. 19 /CNW/ - This Friday, January 21st Scotiabank President and Chief Executive Officer, Rick Waugh will announce an international philanthropic initiative.

    To celebrate the international program launch, Scotiabank will also announce a major corporate donation and the establishment of a global youth community service award program to recognize and encourage youth around the world to volunteer in their communities.

    • Rick Waugh, President and CEO, Scotiabank will address the audience.
    • Craig Kielburger, Founder, Free The Children Organization will speak about the importance of community involvement.
    • Nicole Reich de Polignac, Scotiabank's Executive Vice President and President & CEO of Grupo Financiero Scotiabank will participate in the launch event from her office in Mexico City.
    • Maxime Charles, Country Head for Scotiabank Haiti will speak from the stage about the great value of community support in times of crisis.

    WHAT: Announcement of Scotiabank's new international philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future, corporate donation, and international awards programs.
    WHO:   Program Participants
    Rick Waugh, President and CEO Scotiabank
    Sylvia Chrominska, Group Head, Global HR and Communications, Scotiabank
    Nicole Reich de Polignac, EVP and President & CEO, Grupo Financiero Scotiabank, Mexico (by phone)
    Maxime Charles, Country Manager, Scotiabank, Haiti
    Craig Kielburger, Founder, Free the Children Organization
    Sue Graham Parker, SVP, Global Communications, Scotiabank (M.C.)
      Special Guests
    Cathy Barr, Vice President, Research, Standards & Operations, Imagine Canada
    Jessica Dubelaar, Public Engagement Officer for Ontario, CUSO-VSO
    Kamla Sharma, Director, SickKids International
    Malcolm Burrows, Scotia Trust Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services  
    WHERE: Scotiabank, Old Banking Hall - ground level
    44 King Street West Toronto, Ontario
    WHEN: Friday January 21, 2011
    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
    For further information:

    Deborah Clark, Scotiabank Corporate Communications:
    deborah_clark@scotiacapital.com, desk: 416-933-0646, cell: 905-751-8183

    Karen Heath, Scotiabank Media Communications:
    karen_heath@scotiacapital.com, desk: 416-866-7238, cell: 416-561-5004

    Patty Stathokostas, Scotiabank Media Communications:
    patty_stathokostas@scotiacapital.com, desk: 416-866-3625