MDA enters strategic partnership to capitalize on home report opportunity in Scotland

Richmond, B.C. - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Surveyors Panel Management (SPM), the largest surveyor panel manager in Scotland, to collectively pursue the Scottish Home Report market.

The agreement brings together SPM's prominent supplier position for key elements of the Home Report with MDA's prominent market position amongst property solicitors, many of which are also licensed Estate Agents who will be ordering the Home Report. Under the agreement MDA and SPM will treat each other as preferred partners.

The Scottish Executive recently announced that starting December 2008 prospective sellers of residential properties have to obtain a mandatory Home Report before marketing their property. The Home Report consists of a property condition report, an energy performance certificate, and a property valuation, all of which need to be prepared by a licensed surveyor visiting the property, as well as a property questionnaire filled out by the owner.

Daniel Friedmann, MDA's president and CEO said, 'Between this agreement and the HIP experience and infrastructure we can readily draw on, MDA now has all the fundamental components in place to become a strong player in this exciting new market.'

Ian Gilles, chairman of SPM said, 'It was evident right away that MDA with its strong market access and proven HIP capabilities would be our ideal partner. We are delighted having signed this milestone agreement as the basis to move forward together.'

About MDA

MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.

Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.

MDA employs more than 3,000 people in locations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.

About SPM

SPM is a bespoke joint venture company formed by two of the leading firms of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland who recognized the need for a firm of panel managers who understand the complexities of valuation and the importance of local market awareness. DM Hall LLP and Graham + Sibbald formed SPM to meet this need, providing all their clients with skillfully-managed surveying teams in addition to the core administrative functions provided by other panel managers. SPM's panel is made up of carefully-vetted chartered surveyors operating in the UK who have demonstrated the ability to provide a first class professional service. Due to its surveying background, SPM not only provides management information and back-up professional indemnity cover, but also offers the panel members additional support and advice in all compliance issues including detailed auditing procedures to ensure overall consistency.

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www.mdacorporation.com
www.spm.org.uk
www.dmhall.co.uk
www.g-s.co.uk

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