TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Warren Jestin, Scotiabank's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, will address the Scotiabank 2012 Economic Forum on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Vancouver. The Forum will include an economic outlook for 2013 and what it means for British Columbia. Mr.  Jestin's 60-minute presentation will start at approximately 7:30 a.m. PDT and includes a question-and-answer session.

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SOURCE: Scotiabank - Economic Reports