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DELOITTE
&TOUCHE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
SoftQuad Software, Ltd. on Form S-8 of our report dated November 2, 2000, except
as to Note 12 which is as of November 20, 2000 appearing in the Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB of SoftQuad Software, Ltd. for the year ended September 30, 2000
which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
December 29, 2000
