Press Release

Altamira Reports February Net Sales

TORONTO (Mar 2, 2006) Altamira Investment Services today announced net sales of $432.5 million for the month of February 2006.

Please refer to the following chart for a breakdown of Altamira's net sales for the month of February 2006 and current assets under management.

Altamira February Net Sales

MUTUAL FUNDS
Money-market funds	-$12.2 million
Long-term funds	-$28.2 million
MUTUAL FUNDS NET SALES	-$40.4 million

NON-MUTUAL FUNDS NET SALES	$472.9 million

TOTAL NET SALES	$432.5 million

TOTAL ALTAMIRA ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (February 28, 2006)	$7.4 billion

Altamira is a leading investment services company, offering a wide range of mutual funds, savings products, managed portfolios and financial planning services. Award-winning client service, product innovation and expert advice define Altamira's distinctive approach to investment management. The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices across the country, and is a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada.

Media Contact:
Glenn Cooper
Director of Communications
416.507.7044
gcooper@altamira.com