| THE SECURITIES ACT | )
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Order No. 3325 |
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| Section 131(1)(c) | )
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May 4th, 2001 |
BIRD RIVER MINES INC.
WHEREAS:
(A) Bird River Mines Inc. (the "Applicant") has made application to The Manitoba Securities Commission (the "Commission") for an order pursuant to subsection 131(1)(c) of The Securities Act, R.S.M. 1988, c. S50 as amended (the "Act") exempting the Applicant from the requirements to file its interim financial statements pursuant to Section 129 of the Act on certain conditions.
(B) The Applicant has represented to the Commission that:
1. The Applicant was incorporated under the laws of Manitoba on March 7th, 1958 and holds several mining claims in Manitoba.
2. The Applicant is subject to the continuous disclosure requirements contained in Parts X, XI and XII of the Act.
3. The Applicant’s interim financial statements were due April 1st, 2001.
4. Upon being contacted by staff on April 23rd, 2001, the Applicant advised that their accounting records are currently with their Accountants who have advised them that they anticipate being able to complete their interim financial statements on or before May 15th, 2001
(C) The Commission is of the opinion that it would not be prejudicial to the public interest to grant the order requested and is satisfied that there is adequate justification in the circumstances of the particular case for doing so.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. THAT, pursuant to subsection 131(1)(c) of the Act the Applicant is exempted from the requirements of Section 129 of the Act provided that the Applicant file with the Commission comparative interim statements as required by Section 129 of the Act on or before May 15th, 2001.
2. THAT the fee for this Order is $25.00.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION
Director – Legal