Manitoba Hydro International will be a major sponsor in the CCAfrica Francophone Summit entitled "Francophone Africa: An Economy in Full Growth" which will be held on October 20, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec. This event will bring together a significant number of Heads of State and Prime Ministers of Francophone Africa, many of whom will be speaking about their country, challenges, investments and business opportunities, as well as the significant economic growth the region. MHI believes this event is an important and rare opportunity and is looking forward to participating.