text: Ernst & Young LLP, the auditors appointed by the Shareholders, have examined the consolidated financial 
  statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards to enable them to express to the 
  Shareholders their opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Their report as auditors is set forth below. 
  
  The consolidated financial statements have been further reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors and its 
  Audit Committee. This committee meets regularly with management and the auditors, who have full and free 
  access to the Audit Committee. 