EVENT ADVISORY

For Immediate Release: February 16, 2005

Toronto, ON - The Honorable Gerry Phillips, Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, will discuss the securities priorities of the Ontario government during his keynote luncheon address at The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Securities Superconference in Toronto on Friday, February 18th, 2005.

This event will draw together securities industry executives, securities and corporate lawyers, General Counsel and In-house Counsel and regulators from across Canada for two days of practical, insightful coverage of the latest developments in this complex and rapidly evolving area.

This conference will also offer advice on today’s most pressing industry issues, including:

• Recent developments in US securities regulation and enforcement
• Progress towards streamlining Canadian securities legislation
• Mergers and take-overs: recent developments
• Regulatory and market update on mutual funds

About The Honorable Gerry Phillips

Gerry Phillips first entered provincial politics in 1987 when he was elected to represent Scarborough-Agincourt in the Ontario Legislature.  Mr. Phillips was re-elected in 2003 and was appointed by Premier McGuinty to serve as the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet.  In the previous Liberal government, Mr. Phillips served as Minister of Citizenship and later as Minister of Labour.  In opposition, he served as finance and native affairs critic, and as chair of the economic policy committee for the official opposition.

Information about Mr. Phillips’ schedule can be obtained by contacting Matthew Ruttan, Communications Advisor, at 416-327-0948.

About The Canadian Institute

For 20 years, Canadian Institute conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media can register in advance or on-site with the appropriate credentials.

For press passes contact: The Canadian Institute, 416-927-0718