TORONTO, ON - February 12, 2016 /CNW/ -  Today, Brian Porter, Scotiabank's President and CEO, spoke at the Canadian Club of Toronto.

In his address, Porter called for:

• Quick ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP);
• Strategic investments in infrastructure; and
• Government, industry and academia to work together to boost increased productivity and competitiveness.

Read the full version of the speech "Getting the Long View Right".

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