The Company’s former auditor, MNP, resigned as the Company's auditor effective August 2, 2019 (the "Resignation") with the Company’s assent. Pursuant to Section 149(3) of theBusiness Corporations Act (Ontario), the directors have filled the vacancy in the office of the auditor and have appointed NVS as the Company's successor auditor until the close of the next annual general meeting of the Company. In accordance with National Instrument 51-102 ("NI 51-102"), the Company confirms that: (a)This Notice, the Resignation and the appointment of NVS as successor auditor of theCompany were each considered and approved by the Audit Committee and the Boardof Directors of the Company;(b)MNP did not issue any audit reports (nor any reservations) on any of the Company’sfinancial statements during the relevant period; and(c)Based on the information available to the Company, it is of the view there were noreportable events (as defined in NI 51-102) for the period from May 16, 2018 to August2, 2019 (being the date of the Resignation). However, MNP has advised the Companythat it is of the view that there is an unresolved issue (as defined in NI 51-102) relatingto the conduct of the Company’s former CEO in respect of the audit of the Company’s2018 annual financial statements and that, despite the Company’s cooperation inrespect of the matter, MNP was unable to form an opinion as to whether that conductcould have a material impact on those financial statements before the date of theResignation. MNP has therefore advised that it is of the view that there is a reportableevent (as defined in NI 51-102). The Company’s board of directors discussed the issuewith MNP and MNP was authorized to respond fully to enquiries by any successorauditor (as defined in NI 51-102) concerning the issue.The Company has requested from MNP and NVS letters addressed to each of the securities regulatory authorities of each of: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland stating whether or not each agrees with the above statements. Copies of such letters are filed on SEDAR.
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