OSC Prosecution of Jose L. Castaneda to Resume April 6, 2006

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

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Ontario Securities
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Commission des valeurs mobilières de l'Ontario

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 27, 2006


OSC Prosecution of Jose L. Castaneda to Resume April 6, 2006

TORONTO – The prosecution of Jose L. Castaneda under the Provincial Offences Act by the Ontario Securities Commission is scheduled to return to court on Thursday April 6, 9 a.m., Courtroom “C”, Old City Hall courthouse.

A copy of the Provincial Offences Act charges laid by the Commission is available on the Commission website (www.osc.gov.on.ca).

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