Court Dismisses Application for Leave to Appeal in respect of Andrew Rankin

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

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February 27, 2007

Court Dismisses Application for Leave to Appeal in respect of Andrew Rankin

TORONTO – The Court of Appeal for Ontario today dismissed the application made by the Ontario Securities Commission seeking leave to appeal the November 9, 2006 decision of Mr. Justice Ian Nordheimer in respect of Andrew Rankin.

The Court held the application for leave to appeal did not raise a question of law on which the court’s guidance is essential in the public interest or for the due administration of justice.

The Reasons and Decision are available through the Court of Appeal.

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