QUEBEC MONTREAL TORONTO HAMILTON KITCHENER LONDON WINDSOR WINNIPEG REGINA CALGARY EDMONTON VANCOUVER ARTHUR YOUNG, CLARKSON, GORDON & CO. UNITED STATES - BRAZIL CG G % G IRDOW, Co, FE be Ge, 56 Aodvey fopey 15 WELLINGTON STREET WEST he CANADA AUDITORS' REPORT To the Shareholders of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited: We have examined the consolidated balance sheet of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited and its subsidiary as at December 31, 1964 and the statements of consolidated operations and earned surplus for the year ended on that date and have obtained all the information and explanations we have required. Our exami- nation 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 our opinion and according to the best of our information and the explanations given to us, and as shown by the books of the companies, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and statements of consolidated 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 companies as at December 31, 1964 and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Gos eg a = e Toronto, Canada, : February 16, 1965. Chartered Accountants