QUEBEC MONTREAL TORONTO HAMILTON ARTHUR YOUNG, CLARKSON,GORDON & CO. KITCHENER LONOON WINOSOR WINNIPEG . CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS REGINA CALGARY EOMONTON VANCOUVER OFFICES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES OF U.S.A. “. G AG? VAIRDOVW, Sordow ye (DG; Qe aw lan i 1S WELLINGTON STREET WEST OFF Wee lo i CANADA AUDITORS? REPORT To the Shareholders of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited: We have examined the balance sheet of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited as at December 31, 1963 and the statenents of operations and earned surplus for the year ended on that date, and have obtained all the information and explanations we have required. Our examination included a general review of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as we considered necessary in the circumstances. In accordance with Section 118 of the Companies Act (Canada), we report that the subsidiary company referred to in the note to the financial ioe statements, had no profit or loss as it is in the preproduction and development stage. In our opinion and according to the best of our information and the explanations given to us, and as shown by the: books of the company, the accompanying balance sheet and statements of operations and earned surplus are properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the affairs of the conpany at December 31, 1963 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Toronto, Canada, 5 Sorbo « La. February 4, 1964. Chartered Accountants. Pact NINE