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EXHIBIT
AGREEMENT FOR JOINT FILING PURSUANT TO RULE
13d-1(k)(1) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Act of 1934, the
undersigned, by their signature affixed hereto, do hereby agree in writing that
this Schedule 13G be and is filed on behalf of each of them. The undersigned
further recognize that each of them is responsible for the timely filing of this
Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy
of any information concerning them contained herein.
Dated August 30, 2000.
VC ADVANTAGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By VC Advantage Limited, General Partner,
By /s/ Mark E. Valentine
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Mark E. Valentine, President
THOMSON KERNAGHAN & CO. LIMITED
By /s/ Mark E. Valentine
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Mark E. Valentine, Chairman
CALP II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By VMH Investment Management Ltd.
By /s/ Mark E. Valentine
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Mark E. Valentine, President
