FORM F-9 MAY BE USED BY CERTAIN
CANADIAN ISSUERS TO REGISTER SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933 THAT ARE INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT OR INVESTMENT GRADE PREFERRED
SECURITIES THAT ARE OFFERED FOR CASH OR IN AN EXCHANGE OFFER AND
ARE EITHER NOT CONVERTIBLE OR NON-CONVERTIBLE FOR A PERIOD OF AT
LEAST ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.