Edward Chan, Corporate Secretary of Tagalder, confirmed that on Thursday October 3, 2002 the corporation has mailed out by ordinary prepaid post and by intermediaries to all shareholders, officers and directors and auditors, the following:

• Notice of Annual General Meeting

• Presidents Letter

• Proxy

• Information Circular

• Audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000

• Preaddressed return envelope

Such mailing was completed in Brampton and Mississauga, Ontario.