OSC Proceedings Against Andrew Rankin to Continue July 8, 2005

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

July 6, 2005

TORONTO – The Ontario Court of Justice has confirmed that oral submissions are scheduled to be heard on Friday, July 8, 2005 at Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, Courtroom #125 at 9:30 a.m.

The charges against Mr. Rankin are available on the OSC's web site (www.osc.gov.on.ca) as an attachment to a news release dated February 4, 2004.

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