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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8), pertaining to the 1995 Stock Option Plan for Employees and Directors
of GSI Lumonics Inc., of our report dated February 11, 2000 (except with respect
to note 19, which is as at March 17, 2000), included in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Ottawa, Canada /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
August 4, 2000 Chartered Accountants
