TORONTO, March 1 /CNW/ - CNW Group Ltd. today announced that Tom Enright has given notice he will not stand for re-election to the CNW Group Ltd. board of directors at its annual general meeting.

Mr. Enright has served as an independent director on the CNW Group board since his departure from the position of President & CEO of CNW Group in August 2008.

"I have enjoyed my time as an independent director on the CNW Group board and know CNW is well positioned for the future," said Mr. Enright, who will continue as President and CEO of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute, a position he has held since November 2008.

"We would like to thank Tom for his contribution to the CNW Group board and wish him well in his future endeavors," said Paul Bates, CNW Group Chairman of the Board.

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