Ms. Pina De Santis reports

CNSX MARKETS INC. WELCOMES SCOTIA ITRADE TO THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE

Scotia iTRADE is now offering its clients on-line trade execution services for the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), formerly the Canadian National Stock Exchange.

"As one of Canada's largest on-line brokers, Scotia iTRADE is an extremely important part of the investment community," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of CNSX Markets Inc. "Scotia iTRADE's provision of CSE client on-line trading and CSE market information services marks an important milestone in our efforts to increase visibility and access to the exchange. On behalf of our listed companies and their investors, we welcome Scotia iTRADE to the CSE."

"Consistently enhancing the client experience is one of Scotia iTRADE's top priorities," said Bob Grant, managing director and head, global on-line brokerage, Scotia iTRADE. "We are very excited to be offering our clients easy on-line access to securities trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Immediately after launch, we noticed positive sentiment in the social media space. We are committed to continue offering solutions and enhancements to meet the needs of Canadian traders and investors."