CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005
(in thousands of dollars)

2006
2005

Common shares:
Balance, beginning of year
$ 380,925
$ 375,765
Proceeds on options exercised
5,296
4,144
Cost of exercised options
1,280
1,016


Balance, end of year
387,501
380,925

Share option plan:
Balance, beginning of year
2,669
1,662
Cost of exercised options
(1,280)
(1,016)
Cost of share option plan
2,553
2,023


Balance, end of year
3,942
2,669

Deficit:
Balance, beginning of year
(205,799)
(247,911)
Net income
131,524
103,353
Dividends on common shares
(90,213)
(61,241)


Balance, end of year

(164,488)
(205,799)


Shareholders' equity, end of year
$ 226,955
$ 177,795


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.