EXHIBIT 1
to SCHEDULE 13D
JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-(k)(1)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing
statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that
all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on
behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional
joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning him, her or it contained herein, but
shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information
concerning the other entities or persons, except to the extent that he, she or
it knows or has reason to believe that such information is accurate.
Dated as of October 16, 2000.
CANFUND VE MANAGEMENT LTD.
By: /s/ Mark Phipps
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Name: Mark Phipps
Title: Vice President
CANFUND VE INVESTORS, L.P.
By: CanFund VE Management Ltd.
Its General Partner
By: /s/ Mark Phipps
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Name: Mark Phipps
Title: Vice President
