Visa is delighted to announce its official sponsorship of Just For Laughs, the world's largest comedy festival, for the third consecutive year. Visa will turn up the laughter by providing Visa cardholders with exclusive benefits, including the opportunity to purchase the best seats and special ticket packages. Visa will also resume its title as presenting sponsor of Just For Laughs Film Event. Visa cards are the preferred payment cards of the Just For Laughs Festival.

"Through exclusive opportunities and savings for Visa cardholders, including the best seats and one-of-a-kind program packages, Visa is helping to bring comedy fans closer to one of the world's most renowned comedy festivals," said Brenda Woods, Head of Marketing, Visa Canada. "Visa is excited to show our support for Canada's artistic and cultural communities by partnering with Just For Laughs for another year of exceptional comedy programming."

From June 27 to July 20, 2008, Montreal will come alive with laughter as the Just For Laughs Festival welcomes talented French and English comics, performers and filmmakers. The Festival will feature a host of comedic acts, prestigious galas, theatre, comedic films, spectacular open-air events, and a long list of surprises. Just For Laughs Film Event, presented by Visa, showcases some of the best short and long comedic films from around the world.

"As we begin our 26th year of the Just For Laughs Festival, we will look forward to continuing to provide comedy fans with exceptional comedic events and performances," said Stéphane Cherpit, VP Strategic Alliances, Just For Laughs. "Visa has proven itself as a committed supporter of Canada's cultural events and Just For Laughs is thrilled to partner with them for the third consecutive year. Through their continued support, sponsors such as Visa help make the Just For Laughs Festival possible."

Visa cardholders can access preferred seating and program packages by calling the Visa Just For Laughs Box Office at 514-845-2322 or 1-888-244-3155 or by visiting the Visa website at www.visa.ca/hahaha.

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