Notice of Meeting

Canadian General Investments Ld
12 February 2001

LETTER TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE

We advise the following with respect to the upcoming Meeting of Shareholders for
the subject Corporation:

1.   Meeting Type                                        :  Annual & Special
2.   Security Description of Voting Issue                :  Common
3.   CUSIP Number                                        :  135825107
4.   Record Date                                         :  February 22, 2001
5.   Meeting Date                                        :  April 4, 2001

LETTER FROM: CANADIAN GENERAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED