News Release

Vancouver – The British Columbia Securities Commission’s executive director, Paul Bourque, will be in Kelowna on Nov. 23, 2010 to speak about Western Canada’s vibrant venture capital markets and the challenges facing those who regulate them.

Mr. Bourque will discuss the vital role that small and medium size businesses play in B.C.’s economy and the importance of financing small businesses, both public and private. He will discuss the regulator’s role in making sure there is continued success in the province’s venture capital market.

Members of the media may attend the speech and can arrange for interviews with the BCSC presenter – Paul Bourque – by contacting BCSC media relations staff in advance.

Who:     Paul Bourque, BCSC executive director

What:    Speech: Financing Small Business: Important to British Columbia, Important to
               Canada

When:   Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.
   
Where:  Downtown Kelowna Rotary Club
               Coast Capri Hotel
               171 Harvey Avenue
               Kelowna, BC

The speech will be available on the BCSC website after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010.
 
The B.C. Securities Commission is the independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating trading in securities within the province. If you have questions, contact Ken Gracey, Media Relations, 604-899-6577.

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