The RBC Jobs Index stands at
111.
To interview a Titan representative, contact William G.

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NEW YORK, The first large-scale test of New York
City's bio-terror plans in concert with federal resources will be exercised on
June 1-2 when more than 1,200 federal, state and local players assemble for a
realistic training exercise. at
The Dilenschneider Group, (212) 922-0900, or warmstrong@dgi -nyc.

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When asked to compare attitudes
now about job security to what they were six months ago, respondents were only
slightly less confident in September than one month ago.

Counter-Terrorism Exercise Scheduled For New York City

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5 in September, the first time the Index has been in negative territory,
and a significant drop from a reading of 79.7 (up from 78.

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The Index is benchmarked to
the 100 reading assigned in January 2002 when the Index was first introduced.

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this
week, the first national survey of consumer confidence following the
hurricane, found plummeting confidence in local economic expectations .

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9 - The unfolding impact of
Hurricane Katrina, coupled with record gas prices, has consumers worried about
the economy, according to the results of the September RBC CASH (Consumer
Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index.8 in August of 2004. More than one-quarter (28%) of Americans rated their
current finances as strong (compared to 24% in July and 21% in August). The uncertainty will likely turn around
once rebuilding begins and gas prices fall further, but it's clear that it is
going to take time.

To arrange coverage, please contact Jared Bernstein at the New York City
Office of Emergency Management, (718) 422-4831 or jbernstein@oem.

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Consumer confidence plummets in the face of record gas prices Katrina's impact according to RBC CASH Index

"It is clear that constant pain at the pump as well as relentless images
of Katrina's aftermath are taking their toll on the public," said Vince
Boberski, chief economist for RBC Dain Rauscher.

About RBC Financial Group
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX, NYSE: RY) uses the initials RBC as a prefix
for its businesses and operating subsidiaries, which operate under the master
brand name of RBC Financial Group.

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The telephone survey of 1,000 individuals taken across the U.

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The RBC CASH Index of 61.5 for September
continued a year-long slide from a high of 104. It provides personal and commercial banking,
wealth management services, insurance, corporate and investment banking, and
transaction processing services on a global basis.
The program is designed to supplement or re-supply state and local health
agencies in the event of a terrorist or other emergency.

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6. Royal Bank of Canada is Canada's largest
bank as measured by assets, and is one of North America's leading diversified
financial services companies. The exercise is
code-named POD-EX, for "points of distribution ," and will involve many sites
for distribution of anti-toxins. The Titan Corporation of San Diego has been contracted
to design and conduct the exercise.

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As soon
as New York officials discover that they are under attack, they will urgently
request emergency medical supplies from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta, Ga.
Titan, the preeminent national leader of such exercises designed to react
effectively to Chemical, Biological or Radiological attacks, executes about
150-200 full scale or tabletop exercises each year throughout the United
States.

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0 and respondents
rated their current personal financial situation as significantly stronger
than one month ago .
"Consumers have been feeling queasy about the future since the economic
expansion began, " Boberski said.

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2 in August),
and confidence in job security remains high. For more information, please visit http://www.
The exercise is being funded by the US Department of Homeland Security
with counter-terrorism funds, and sponsored by the New York City Office of
Emergency Management.

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This month's findings are based on a representative sample of 1,000 adults
polled nationwide from September 6 through September 8, 2005 by survey-based
research company Ipsos Public Affairs. The company employs
approximately 60,000 people who serve more than 14 million personal, business
and public sector clients through offices in North America and some 30
countries around the world.rbc.
The New York scenario will involve a simulated terrorist dissemination of
a biological warfare agent at an outdoor event in Queens or Brooklyn.nyc.

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The RBC
Expectations Index, set at 100 in January 2002, fell from 32.6 in January of this year.com.

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Opinions about the current strength of local
economies improved slightly in September from 85. "The CASH Index stands at a 22-month low even
as it has become easier to find jobs.

News and commentary on the War on Terrorism.

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The RBC Investment Index stands at 80.

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RBC SURVEY SHOWS PARENTS PREPARED TO TAKE ON ADDITIONAL DEBT TO PAY FOR
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Sept."
The CASH Index is a monthly national survey of consumer attitudes on the
current and future state of local economies, personal financial situations,
savings, and confidence to make large investments., from the Strategic National Stockpile Program.gov.

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13.
The significant drop in expectations contributed heavily to a substantial
decline in overall expectations.7, down slightly from last month's 114.

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However,
other parts of the survey showed consumers expressing continued confidence
about current conditions.
Also, investing was seen more positively in the September responses to
the survey.

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