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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 15, 2010) - Editors Note: A photo for this release is available via Marketwire's website.

National Bank Insurance recently had the honour of presenting the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation with a cheque for $36,800. This donation was made possible through the participation of its clients with Truly Me insurance coverage, which protects women if they are diagnosed with any one of the seven most common types of female cancer.

For each Truly Me policy issued, National Bank Insurance donates $10 to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. This coverage ensures that women have the financial support they need so they can focus all their energy on treatments and recovery.

National Bank Insurance also undertakes to refund the premiums paid if the insured has not made any claims after 20 years of continuous coverage or when she turns 70. Clients who have never been diagnosed with cancer are guaranteed to be accepted, even if they have a family history of cancer. Clients interested in enrolling in the Truly Me Insurance Plan can obtain coverage for up to $50,000.

National Bank Life Insurance Company is one of the only financial institutions in Quebec to offer such a product to women. For more information or to order your Truly Me Insurance Plan information kit, visit [ www.nbc.ca/trulyme ].

National Bank Insurance is a trademarks used by National Bank of Canada and some of its subsidiaries.

About National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada is an integrated group that provides 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. National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including retail, corporate and investment banking. 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. National Bank has over $150 billion in assets and, together with its subsidiaries, employs 18,248 people. The Bank's securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:NA). For more information, visit the Bank's website at[ www.nbc.ca ].

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