Toronto Stock Exchange Distribution Notices For "Tips 35" And "Tips 100"

The Toronto Stock Exchange has declared distributions for both Toronto 35 and TSE 100 Index Participation Units for the second quarter ending June 30, 1999. The distribution for holders of TIPS 35 as at June 30, 1999 is $0.18742 per Participation Unit and will be payable July 16, 1999. The distribution for holders of TIPS 100 as at June 30, 1999 is $0.18134 per Participation Unit and will be payable July 16, 1999. Both TIPS 35 and TIPS 100 will trade ex-distribution on June 28, 1999.