AXB (TSX)

MONTREAL, May 13 /CNW Telbec/ - AbitibiBowater Canada Inc. (TSX: AXB) today reported that the following individuals have been appointed sole directors of AbitibiBowater Canada Inc. The Company's Board of Directors also appointed these individuals as sole officers of AbitibiBowater Canada Inc., in the positions indicated below:

Mr. David J. Paterson, as President

Mr. Alain Grandmont, as Vice President

Mr. William G. Harvey, as Vice President and Treasurer

Mr. Pierre Rougeau, as Vice President

Mr. Jacques P. Vachon, as Vice President and Secretary

About AbitibiBowater Canada Inc.

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AbitibiBowater Canada Inc. is an indirect subsidiary of AbitibiBowater Inc. AbitibiBowater Canada Inc.'s exchangeable shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AXB and are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for shares of AbitibiBowater Inc. common stock.