TSX: OPC

OPTI Canada Inc. (OPTI) announced today that it will conduct a conference call at 6:30 a.m. Mountain Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time) on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 to review the Company's first quarter 2009 financial and operating results. Chris Slubicki, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Travis Beatty, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. To participate in the conference call, dial:

<< (800) 731-6941 (North American Toll-Free) (416) 644-3418 (Alternate) >>

Please reference the OPTI Canada conference call with Chris Slubicki when speaking with the Operator.

A replay of the call will be available until May 12, 2009, inclusive. To access the replay, call (416) 640-1917 or (877) 289-8525 and enter passcode 21303153, followed by the pound (No.) sign.

This call will also be webcast, and can be accessed on OPTI Canada's website under "Presentations and Webcasts" in the "For Investors" section. The webcast will be available for replay for a period of 30 days. The webcast may alternatively be accessed at: