TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 15, 2012) - The global economic expansion is closing in on its third anniversary, with renewed optimism that many of the factors that dampened activity last year have lost some, if not most, of their intensity. For the time being, the global economy appears to be on a more solid footing, led by increased traction in the United States and increasing signs of stabilization in the developing nations. Nevertheless, the developed economies are still experiencing their weakest recoveries in more than 60 years. The Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum will explore these dynamics and provide insights for Canadian business leaders who may be considering expansion or investment in emerging markets.