Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Algonquin Power & Utilities - AQN (all issues)

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2011 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

Issuer Name: Algonquin Power & Utilities
TSX Ticker Symbol: AQN (all issues)
Time of Halt: 3:15 PM ET
Reason for Halt: Pending News

For further information:

IIROC Inquiries (416) 646-7299 - *Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.