Transfer Agent Appointment

Canadian General Investments Ld
12 April 2005


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FOR: CANADIAN GENERAL INVESTMENTS, LIMITED

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE SYMBOLS: CGI, CGIW

APRIL 12, 2005

Canadian General Investments, Limited
Appoints New U.K. Branch Transfer Agent

The Company announces that Computershare Investor Services PLC has been
appointed as the Company's U.K. branch transfer agent, with effect from April
11, 2005, in place of CIBC Mellon.

U.K. investors should therefore note that as from the above date, all
correspondence relating to their shareholding should be forwarded to
Computershare Investor Services PLC, P O Box 82, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road,
Bristol BS99 7NH, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries can be made to
Computershare by calling 0117 941 7781 in the U.K.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jonathan A. Morgan
President & CEO
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
website: www.mmainvestments.com








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