TORONTO, May 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Genworth MI Canada Inc. (Genworth Canada) (TSX: MIC) today announced that its 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Management Information Circular and Proxy Form are available for download on the Company website at http://investor.genworthmicanada.ca/.

The Company's Management Information Circular and Proxy Form contain information for common shareholders about the Annual General Meeting taking place in Toronto on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (ET), at the TMX Broadcast Centre located at 130 King Street West, including information related to the election of the Company's directors and appointment of auditors.

The Management Information Circular and Proxy Form are currently being mailed to shareholders. Complete materials are available online and additional print copies can be requested via email at [email protected].

About Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (Genworth Canada), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. Genworth Canada differentiates itself through customer service excellence, innovative processing technology, and a robust risk management framework. For almost two decades, Genworth Canada has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system. As at March 31, 2016, Genworth Canada, had $6.2 billion total assets and $3.5 billion shareholders' equity. Find out more at genworth.ca.

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