Vol. 133, No. 49 — December 4, 1999

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY

DOCUMENT DEPOSITED

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 105 of the Canada Transportation Act, that on November 18, 1999, the following document was deposited in the Office of the Registrar General of Canada:

Release and Satisfaction and Bill of Sale dated November 12, 1999, by Bank of New York.

November 23, 1999

MCCARTHY TÉTRAULT
Solicitors

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CANADIAN GAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

RELOCATION OF HEAD OFFICE

Notice is hereby given that the Canadian Gas Research Institute has changed the location of its head office to the Municipality of Richmond Hill, Province of Ontario.

November 24, 1999

STEVEN SZILARD
Chief Executive Officer

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CANADIAN GROUP UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to paragraph 224(2) of the Insurance Companies Act, that Canadian Group Underwriters Insurance Company (the "Company") intends to make an application to the Minister of Finance for approval to change the name of the Company to ING Novex Insurance Company of Canada, and in French, ING Novex Compagnie d'assurance du Canada.

Montréal, November 16, 1999

FRANÇOISE GUÉNETTE
Corporate Secretary

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CGU INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA

GAN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

LETTERS PATENT OF AMALGAMATION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 250(2) of the Insurance Companies Act (Canada), that CGU Insurance Company of Canada, having its head office at 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 400, Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4S8, and GAN General Insurance Company, having its head office at 649 North Service Road West, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4L5, intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance on or after December 13, 1999, for letters patent of amalgamation continuing them as one company under the name CGU Insurance Company of Canada, and in French, CGU, Compagnie D'Assurance du Canada.

November 20, 1999

CGU INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
GAN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

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THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK

APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 525(2) of the Bank Act, that The Chase Manhattan Bank, a foreign bank with its head office in New York, New York, U.S.A., intends to apply to the Minister of Finance for an order permitting it to establish a branch in Canada to carry on the business of banking. The principal office of the branch will be located in Toronto, Ontario.

Any person who objects to the proposed order may submit an objection in writing to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, 255 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H2, on or before January 4, 2000.

New York, October 22, 1999

THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK

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CITY OF MELFORT

PLANS DEPOSITED

The City of Melfort hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans under the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the plans and site of the work described herein. Under section 9 of the said Act, the City of Melfort has deposited with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in the Saskatchewan Land Titles Office at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, under deposit number 99PA20732, a description of the site and plans of MacDonald Avenue Bridge Culvert of Melfort Creek at NW8-45-18-W2M.

Written objections based on the effect of the work on marine navigation should be directed, not later than one month from the date of publication of this notice, to the Regional Director, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 201 Front Street N, Suite 703, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 8B1.

Melfort, November 27, 1999

CITY OF MELFORT

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CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH

PLANS DEPOSITED

The Corporation of the District of Saanich hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans under the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the plans and site of the work described herein. Under section 9 of the said Act, the Corporation of the District of Saanich has deposited with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, at Vancouver, British Columbia, and in the office of the District Registrar of the Land Registry District of Victoria, at Victoria, British Columbia, under deposit number EN105557, a description of the site and plans of the Blenkinsop Lake and Lochside Trail Bridge over Blenkinsop Lake, in the Municipality of Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, more particularly located in part of Section 66, Victoria District, within Plan 1 RW (railway right-of-way) crossing Blenkinsop Lake.

And take notice that the project is presently being screened pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Written objections based on the effect of the work on marine navigation and on the environment should be directed, not later than one month from the date of publication of this notice, to the Regional Director, Navigable Waters Protection Division, Operational Programs, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 350-555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5G3.

Victoria, November 19, 1999

CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH

ROBERT M. MCDONALD
Deputy Lands Commissioner

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DJJ LEASING LTD.

DOCUMENT DEPOSITED

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 105 of the Canada Transportation Act, that on November 22, 1999, the following document was deposited in the Office of the Registrar General of Canada:

Memorandum of Railroad Equipment Lease Agreement dated August 26, 1999, between DJJ Leasing Ltd. and Temple Inland, Forest Products Corporation.

November 23, 1999

MCCARTHY TÉTRAULT
Solicitors

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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

DOCUMENTS DEPOSITED

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 105 of the Canada Transportation Act, that on November 22, 1999, the following documents were deposited in the Office of the Registrar General of Canada:

1. Memorandum of Railcar Financing Lease Agreement dated as of November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and The Dow Chemical Company;

2. Memorandum of Security Agreement dated as of November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and Victory Receivables Corporation;

3. Lease Supplement No. 1 dated November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and The Dow Chemical Company;

4. Security Agreement Supplement No. 1 dated November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and Victory Receivables Corporation;

5. Lease Supplement No. 2 dated November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and The Dow Chemical Company; and

6. Security Agreement Supplement No. 2 dated November 19, 1999, between Dow Railcar Statutory Trust - 1999 and Victory Receivables Corporation.

November 24, 1999

MCCARTHY TÉTRAULT
Solicitors

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HELLER FINANCIAL CANADA, LTD.

HELLER GLOBAL VENDOR FINANCE CANADA, INC.

LETTERS PATENT OF AMALGAMATION

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with paragraph 233(2)(a) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act, S.C., 1991, c. 45, that HELLER FINANCIAL CANADA, LTD. (hereafter "Heller Canada"), and HELLER GLOBAL VENDOR FINANCE CANADA, INC. (hereafter "HGVF"), intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance for the issuance under the Trust and Loan Companies Act of letters patent of amalgamation, pursuant to section 228 and subsection 233(1) of the Act, continuing Heller Canada and HGVF as one company under the name of HELLER FINANCIAL CANADA, LTD.

At the time of the amalgamation, HGVF would be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heller Canada.

The head office of the amalgamated company would be situated in Toronto, Canada. The by-laws of the amalgamated company would be the same as the by-laws of Heller Canada and the directors of the amalgamated company would be the directors of Heller Canada. No securities would be issued by the amalgamated company in connection with the amalgamation.

Toronto, November 5, 1999

HELLER FINANCIAL CANADA, LTD.

WARREN APPOTIVE
Chief Executive Officer

HELLER GLOBAL VENDOR FINANCE CANADA, INC.

PATRICK GREGORY
President

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JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 576 of the Insurance Companies Act, that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company intends to make an application to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for an order changing the name under which John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company insures risks in Canada to "John Hancock Life Insurance Company."

Toronto, November 25, 1999

GOODMAN PHILLIPS & VINEBERG
Solicitors

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MAPLE TRUST COMPANY

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that Maple Trust Company intends to make an application pursuant to section 221 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act to the Minister of Finance for approval to amend its letters patent to add a French form to its corporate name, being Compagnie Maple Trust.

November 19, 1999

JOHN P. WEBSTER
President and Chief Executive Officer

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THE MARITIME LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA

AETNA ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

LETTERS PATENT OF CONTINUANCE AND LETTERS PATENT OF AMALGAMATION

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Insurance Companies Act (Canada), that (i) The Maritime Life Assurance Company, having its head office at 2701 Dutch Village Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X5, intends to make an application to the Minister of Finance (Canada) following the expiration of not less than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice, to issue letters patent of continuance to effect the continuance of The Maritime Life Assurance Company under the Insurance Companies Act (Canada); (ii) The Maritime Life Assurance Company and Aetna Life Insurance Company of Canada, having its head office at 79 Wellington Street W, Aetna Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1N9, intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance (Canada), following the expiration of not less than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice, to issue letters patent of amalgamation to effect an amalgamation of The Maritime Life Assurance Company and Aetna Life Insurance Company of Canada under the name The Maritime Life Assurance Company in English, and La Maritime, compagnie d'assurance-vie in French; and (iii) The Maritime Life Assurance Company and Aetna Acceptance Corporation Limited, having its head office at 79 Wellington Street W, Aetna Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1N9, intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance (Canada), following the expiration of not less than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice, to issue letters patent of amalgamation to effect an amalgamation of The Maritime Life Assurance Company and Aetna Acceptance Corporation Limited under the name The Maritime Life Assurance Company in English, and La Maritime, compagnie d'assurance-vie in French.

Any person who objects to the foregoing may submit the objection in writing to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, 255 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H2.

Toronto, November 17, 1999

GOODMAN PHILLIPS & VINEBERG
Solicitors

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MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK

APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A FOREIGN BANK BRANCH

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 525(2) of the Bank Act, that Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, a foreign bank located in New York, New York, U.S.A., intends to apply to the Minister of Finance for an order permitting it to establish a foreign bank branch in Canada to carry on the business of banking. The principal office of the foreign bank branch will be located in Toronto, Ontario.

Any person who objects to the proposed order may submit an objection in writing to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, 255 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H2, on or before January 10, 2000.

New York, November 3, 1999

MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK

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MTC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that MTC Mortgage Investment Corporation intends to make an application under subsection 220(1) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act (Canada) for ministerial approval to change its name to MCAP Inc.

Toronto, November 23, 1999

MTC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SUSAN DORE
Secretary

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NORTHERN INDEMNITY, INC.

SEABOARD SURETY COMPANY OF CANADA

LETTERS PATENT OF AMALGAMATION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 250(2) of the Insurance Companies Act (Canada), that Northern Indemnity, Inc. and Seaboard Surety Company of Canada, each having its head office at 2 Bloor Street W, Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3E2, intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance of Canada, following the expiration of no less than 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice, for letters patent of amalgamation continuing them as one company under the name of Northern Indemnity, Inc., and in French, La Compagnie d'Indemnité du Nord, Inc.

Toronto, November 12, 1999

NORTHERN INDEMNITY, INC.
SEABOARD SURETY COMPANY OF CANADA

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PICTOU COUNTY EXCAVATORS LTD.

PLANS DEPOSITED

Pictou County Excavators Ltd. hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans under the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the plans and site of the work described herein. Under section 9 of the said Act, Pictou County Excavators Ltd. has deposited with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and in the office of the District Registrar of the Land Registry District of Pictou, at Pictou, Nova Scotia, under deposit number 5343, a description of the site and plans of a bridge over a tributary of the East River, at Blue Acres, in front of Lot No. 65009292.

Written objections based on the effect of the work on marine navigation should be directed, not later than one month from the date of publication of this notice, to the Regional Director, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Foot of Parker Street, P.O. Box 1000, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3Z8.

New Glasgow, November 22, 1999

PICTOU COUNTY EXCAVATORS LTD.

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PRENOR TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA

REDUCTION OF STATED CAPITAL

Notice is hereby given that Prenor Trust Company of Canada (the "Company") intends to make an application to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (the "Superintendent") under subsection 78(4) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act for approval to reduce its stated common share capital account in respect of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company from $55,432,000 to $500,000. The following is the text of the special resolution of the sole holder of each class of shares of the Company to reduce its stated common share capital account, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.

"Be is resolved that:

Subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and confirmation by resolution of the directors of PRENOR TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA (the "Company") that the paid-up capital remaining after deducting $54,932,000 from the stated capital account in respect of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company will be adequate for the capital and liquidity needs of the Company, the Company reduce the stated capital account in respect of such common shares from $55,432,000 to $500,000."

Vancouver, November 18, 1999

LADNER DOWNS
Solicitors

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PRENOR TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA

REDUCTION OF STATED CAPITAL

Notice is hereby given that Prenor Trust Company of Canada (the "Company") intends to make an application to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (the "Superintendent") under subsection 78(4) of the Trust and Loan Companies Act for approval to reduce its stated Series 1 Preferred Share capital account in respect of all of the issued and outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares of the Company from $7,300,000 to $0. The following is the text of the special resolution of the sole holder of each class of shares of the Company to reduce its stated Series 1 Preferred Share capital account, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.

"Be it resolved that:

Subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and confirmation by resolution of the directors of PRENOR TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA (the "Company") that the paid-up capital remaining after deducting $7,300,000 from the stated capital account in respect of all of the issued and outstanding Series 1 Preferred Shares of the Company will be adequate for the capital and liquidity needs of the Company, the Company reduce the stated capital account in respect of such Series 1 Preferred Shares from $7,300,000 to $0."

Vancouver, November 18, 1999

LADNER DOWNS
Solicitors

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SAFR

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that SAFR intends to make an application to the Superintendent of Financial Institutions of Canada, pursuant to section 576 of the Insurance Companies Act, to change the name under which it is authorized to insure risks in Canada from SAFR to SAFR PartnerRe.

Toronto, November 17, 1999

PATRICK LACOURTE
Chief Agent

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SUN LIFE SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE CORPORATION

CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that Sun Life Savings and Mortgage Corporation intends to make application to the Minister of Finance pursuant to section 220 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act to change its name to Sun Life Financial Trust Inc., and in French, Fiducie de la Financière Sun Life inc.

November 13, 1999

C. ELIZABETH LAWLER
Secretary

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TRADERS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

GAN CANADA INSURANCE COMPANY

LETTERS PATENT OF AMALGAMATION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 250(2) of the Insurance Companies Act (Canada), that Traders General Insurance Company, having its head office at 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 500, Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4S8, and GAN Canada Insurance Company, having its head office at 649 North Service Road West, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4L5, intend to make a joint application to the Minister of Finance on or after December 13, 1999, for letters patent of amalgamation continuing them as one company under the name Traders General Insurance Company, and in French, Compagnie d'Assurance Traders Générale.

November 20, 1999

TRADERS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
GAN CANADA INSURANCE COMPANY

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TRANSAMMONIA, INC.

DOCUMENT DEPOSITED

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 105 of the Canada Transportation Act, that on November 25, 1999, the following document was deposited in the Office of the Registrar General of Canada:

Memorandum of Lease, Lease Supplement and Security Interest dated as of November 12, 1999, between First Union Commercial Corporation and Transammonia, Inc.

November 26, 1999

MCCARTHY TÉTRAULT
Solicitors

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