Don Johnston Award -
Media release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2006 DONALD J. JOHNSTON AWARD
RESULTS IN $10,000 GIFT
TO YOUTH IN MOTION

Toronto, May 23, 2006 — Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) President Don Johnston selects Youth in Motion, an organization dedicated to preparing Canada's youth for the job market, as beneficiary of the $10,000 gift associated with the "Donald J. Johnston Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession of Financial Planning in Canada."

FPSC's Board of Directors inaugurated the annual Donald J. Johnston Award and announced Johnston as its first honouree at FPSC's 10th Anniversary event in January.

Johnston's visionary leadership, imagination and dedication in forwarding the development and recognition of the profession of financial planning through Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) certification in Canada inspired the creation of the annual award. The award includes a monetary contribution by FPSC to the non-profit organization of the honouree's choice.

Commenting on why he chose Youth in Motion as the recipient of this year's gift, Johnston says: "Professional financial planning is about helping people take control of their lives and prepare for their futures. Youth in Motion holds a similar vision in that they empower youth to make meaningful life and career choices that have potential for local and global impact. I'm delighted to help forward their inspiring work with this gift."

"We are honoured that Don selected Youth in Motion," says Akela Peoples, co-founder, president and CEO of Youth in Motion. "Don is a visionary leader who has demonstrated significant foresight and tenacity throughout his own career. He's made a tremendous difference in Canada through the work of FPSC, benefiting both the profession of financial planning and the public."

Youth in Motion will use the funds to further develop its "Top 20 Under 20" program, which honours young Canadians who have demonstrated a significant level of achievement, innovation and leadership.

About Youth in Motion:
Youth in Motion (YIM) is a national, not-for-profit organization focused on developing the employability and life skills of today's youth to prepare them effectively for success in life and work. Our programs are designed to provide access to career information and increase awareness about opportunities for youth and those impacting the career decisions of youth. See www.youth-in-motion.ca for more information.

About FPSC:
Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to foster professionalism in personal financial planning. FPSC develops and enforces the highest standards in financial planning competency and ethics for individuals who hold the CFP™ (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) in Canada. There are currently almost 17,000 CFP professionals in Canada and close to 100,000 individuals who have earned CFP certification in 18 countries around the world. See www.cfp-ca.org for more information.

About the Donald J. Johnston Award:
See news release and further background.

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Media Contacts:
FPSC and the Donald J. Johnston award:
Eileen Chadnick/Chadnick Communications 416.631.7437 or Eileen@Chadnick.com or Liz Ptak/FPSC at 416.593.8587 ext. 257 or lptak@cfp-ca.org.

Youth in Motion and the Top 20 Under 20 program:
Akela Peoples/Youth-in-Motion at 416.998.2270 (cell) or apeoples@youth-in-motion.ca.