Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Bell Aliant Preferred Equity Inc. - BAF.PR.A

TORONTO, March 15 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

Issuer Name: Bell Aliant Preferred Equity Inc.
TSX Ticker Symbol: BAF.PR.A
Time of Halt: 8:32
Reason for Halt: Pending Closing

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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.