OSC Seeks Leave to Appeal the Decision in respect of Andrew Rankin

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today served a Notice of Motion seeking leave to appeal the decision of Mr. Justice Ian Nordheimer, dated November 9, 2006.

It is expected that the motion will be heard Friday, February 2, 2007 by a single Justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

The Notice of Motion for Leave to Appeal is available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

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