Media Invitation

Proud of its commitment to its employees, the National Bank of Canada announces the official opening of its third workplace daycare on Saturday, January 20, 2001.

To mark this event, there will be a public opening ceremony:

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2001
Place: Centre de la petite enfance La Voûte Enchantée
             775, Bonsecours Street, Montreal
Time: from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Among those attending will be:

• Mr. André Bérard, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, National Bank of Canada,
• Mrs. Nicole Léger, Minister responsible for the Family and Small Children, Government of Quebec

Representatives of the media are warmly invited to attend this function.

National Bank of Canada is an integrated group whose mission is to provide comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. The National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including all the investment banking services required by large corporations. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. The National Bank has assets of over $75 billion and, together with its subsidiaries, it employs over 16,600 people. The Bank’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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