National Bank of Canada files short form base shelf prospectus for US$2.5 billion of Medium Term Notes

On September 21, 2006, National Bank of Canada filed a short form base shelf prospectus providing for the issuance of up to $2.5 billion of Medium Term Notes (subordinated indebtedness). The syndicate of dealers was led by National Bank Financial and was advised by a team from Fasken Martineau comprised of Jean-Pierre Chamberland, Catherine Isabelle and Jean-Michel Lapierre.