44-102 - Shelf Distributions Securities

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (V-1.1, r. 17)

Notice relating to Regulation 44-102

CSA Notice

Notice of publication

History relating to Regulation 44-102

Date of publication in the Bulletin Text
March 28, 2024 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (PDF - 392 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 28, 2024Final version of Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions. (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
In force on April 16, 2024
March 28, 2024 Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 162 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 28, 2024Final version of the amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
In force on April 16, 2024
January 1, 2024 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 196 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on January 11, 2024Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
January 1, 2024 Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 151 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on January 11, 2024Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Amendments to Implement an Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
September 21, 2023 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (WKSI - Well-known Seasoned Issuers) (pdf - 156 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on September 21, 2023Draft amendments to Regualation 44-102 relating to Well-known Seasoned Issuers.
End onf consultation : December 20, 2023
September 21, 2023 Draft Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (WKSI - Well-known Seasoned Issuers) (pdf - 156 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on September 21, 2023Draft amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 relating to well-known seasoned issuers.
End onf consultation : December 20, 2023
September 21, 2023 CSA Notice of consultation : Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions Relating to Well-known Seasoned Issuers (pdf - 286 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on September 21, 2023CSA Notice of Consultation concening the amendments to Regulation 44-102 and concordants Relating to Well-known Seasoned Issuers.
  Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 784 KB)This link will open in a new window (official consolidated version)
In force from June 9, 2023 to April 15, 2024
  Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 345 KB)This link will open in a new window (consolidated version)
In force from June 9, 2023 to April 15, 2024
June 1, 2023 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (PDF - 332 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 1st, 2023 (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
In force on June 9, 2023
June 1, 2023 Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 133 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 1st, 2023 (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
In force on June 9, 2023
March 23, 2023 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 79 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 14, 2023 (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
March 23, 2023 Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 132 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 14, 2023 (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
April 7, 2022 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 33 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 7, 2022 (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Access Equals Delivery Model for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
End of consultation : July 6, 2022
April 7, 2022 Draft Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 7, 2022 (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - Access Equals Delivery Model for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers)
End of consultation : July 6, 2022
May 20, 2021 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 33 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 18, 2021 (concordant to Regulation 51-102 - Réduction Fardeau règlementaire)
End of consultation: Septembre 17, 2021
  Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 827 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 28, 2020Shelf Distributions (official consolidated version)
In force from August 31, 2020 to June 8, 2023
  Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 357 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 28, 2020Shelf Distributions (consolidated version)
In force from August 31, 2020 to June 8, 2023
August 27, 2020 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 319 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 27, 2020At-the-Market Distributions (At-the-Market Distributions)
In force on August 31, 2020
August 27, 2020 Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 25 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 27, 2020At-the Market Distributions (At-the-Market Distributions)
In force on August 31, 2020
June 4, 2020 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 47 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 4, 2020 (At-the-Market Distributions)
June 4, 2020   Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 44 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 9, 2019At-the Market Distributions (At-the-Market Distributions)
June 4, 2020   CSA Notice of Publication : Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions and Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions - At-the-Market Distributions   (pdf - 146 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 4, 2020
May 9, 2019 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 44 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 9, 2019At-the Market Distributions (At-the-Market Distributions)
End of consultation: August 7, 2019
May 9, 2019 Draft Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 28 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 9, 2019At-the-Market Distributions (At-the-Market Distributions)
End of consultation: August 7, 2019
May 9, 2019 CSA Notice of Consultation: Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions and Draft Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions - At-the-Market Distributions (pdf - 77 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 9, 2019At-the-Market Distributions
May 2, 2019 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 30, 2019System Replacement (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
End of consultation: July 31, 2019
May 2, 2019 Draft Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 30, 2019System Replacement (concordant to Regulation 13-103)
End of consultation: July 31, 2019
  Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 669 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 12, 2018Shelf Distributions (official consolidated version)
In force from June 12, 2018 to August 31, 2020
June 7, 2018 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 347 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 13, 2018"Regulation, amend, 44-102, Shelf Distributions, final, gazette officielle, concordant, 44-101" (Designated Rating Organizations)
In force on June 12, 2018  
March 29, 2018 Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 28, 2018Designated rating organizations (Designated Rating Organizations)
March 29, 2018 CSA Notice of publication of amendments relating to Designated rating organizations (pdf - 90 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 29, 2018Designated Rating Organizations
July 6, 2017 Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 29, 2017"Regulation, amend, 44-102, Shelf Distributions" (Designated Rating Organizations)
End of consultation: October 4, 2017
  Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 681 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 11, 2018Shelf Distributions (official consolidated version)
In force from August 13, 2013 to June 11, 2018
  Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 200 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 28, 2020Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions in force from August 13, 2013 to August 30, 2020. (consolidated version)
In force from August 13, 2013 to August 30, 2020

August 8, 2013

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 187 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 8, 2013Premarketing (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - premarketing)
In force on August 13, 2013

August 8, 2013

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 19 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 8, 2013Premarketing (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - premarketing)
In force on August 13, 2013
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 522 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 30, 2013Shelf Distributions (consolidated version)
In force from May 31, 2013 to August 12, 2013
 

Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 172 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 30, 2013Shelf Distributions (consolidated version)
In force from May 31, 2013 to August 12, 2013

May 30, 2013

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 139 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 30, 2013 (concordant to Regulation 25-101)
In force on May 31, 2013

May 30, 2013

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 9 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 2, 2013 (concordant to Regulation 25-101)
In force on May 31, 2013

May 30, 2013

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 48 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 2, 2013Pre-marketing (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - premarketing)
End of consultation : June 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 2, 2013Pre-marketing (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - premarketing)
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 472 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 31, 2013Shelf Distributions (consolidated version)
In force from May 14, 2013 to May 30, 2013
 

Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 158 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 31, 2013Shelf Distributions (consolidated version)
In force from May 14, 2013 to May 30, 2013

May 9, 2013

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 81 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 10, 2013One-year amendments - Prospectus Rules (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - One-year amendments)
In force on May 14, 2013

May 9, 2013

Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 10, 2013One-year amendments - Prospectus Rules (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - One-year amendments)
In force on May 14, 2013

March 14, 2013

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 13, 2013Designated Rating Organizations (concordant to Regulation 25-101)

March 14, 2013

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 13, 2013Designated Rating Organizations (concordant to Regulation 25-101)

March 14, 2013

Notice of publication: Consequential Amendments to Registration, Prospectus and Continuous Disclosure Rules Related to Regulation 25-101 respecting Designated Rating Organizations (pdf - 60 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 14, 2013Designated Rating Organizations

February 28, 2013

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 21 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on February 28, 2013 (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - One-year amendments)

February 28, 2013

Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 14 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on February 28, 2013 (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - One-year amendments)

September 13, 2012

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 35 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on September 11, 2012 (concordant to Regulation 51-103)

July 26, 2012

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 20 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 27, 2012 (concordant to Regulation 25-101)

July 26, 2012

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 20 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 27, 2012 (concordant to Regulation 25-101)

July 26, 2012

Notice and Request for comment: Draft Consequential Amendments to Registration, Prospectus and Continuous Disclosure Rules Related to Regulation 25-101 respecting Designated Rating Organizations (pdf - 20 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 27, 2012

November 25, 2011

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on November 28, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 41-101 - premarketing)

July 29, 2011

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 7 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 1st, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 51-103)

July 29, 2011

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 7 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on August 1st, 2011 (blacklined version - concordant to Regulation 51-103)

July 15, 2011

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 6 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 18, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)

July 15, 2011

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 6 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 18, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 522 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 12, 2013Shelf Distributions (administrative consolidated version)
In force from January 1, 2011 to May 13, 2013
 

Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 162 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 12, 2013Shelf distributions (administrative consolidated version)
In force from January 1, 2011 to May 13, 2013

December 17, 2010

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 18 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on December 20, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)
In force on January 1, 2011

December 17, 2010

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 18 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on December 20, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)
In force on January 1, 2011

October 1, 2010

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 12 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 2, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)

October 1, 2010

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 12 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on June 2, 2011 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)

October 1, 2010

Notice of publication: Regulation to amend Regulation 41-101 respecting General Prospectus Requirements; Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 41-101 respecting General Prospectus Requirements; Regulation to amend Regulation 44-101 respecting Short Form Prospectus Distributions; Amendments to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-101 respecting Short Form Prospectus Distributions; Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 12 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on May 30, 2011

March 12, 2010

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)

March 12, 2010

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 52-107)

September 25, 2009

Autorité des marchés financiers and New Brunswick Securities Commission Staff Notice on Proposed Changes to: Regulation 41-101 respecting General Prospectus Requirements Regulation 44-101 respecting Short Form Prospectus Distributions, Policy Statement to Regulation 44-101 respecting Short Form Prospectus Distributions and Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 6 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 556 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on January 26, 2011 (adminsitrative consolidated version)
In force from March 17, 2008 to December 31, 2010
 

Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 351 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on January 26, 2011 (adminsitrative consolidated version)
In force from March 17, 2008 to December 31, 2010

March 14, 2008

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 8 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)
In force on March 17, 2008

March 14, 2008

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 8 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)
In force on March 17, 2008

December 21, 2007

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 5 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)

December 21, 2007

Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 5 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)

December 21, 2006

Draft Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)

December 21, 2006

Draft Amendment to Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 41-101)
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 360 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (administrative consolidated version)
In force from December 30, 2005 to March 16, 2008
 

Policy Statement to Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 264 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (administrative consolidated version)
In force from December 30, 2005 to March 16, 2008

December 16, 2005

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 478 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)
In force on December 30, 2005

December 16, 2005

Amendment to Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 513 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 16, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)
In force on December 30, 2005

October 21, 2005

Regulation to amend Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 597 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)

October 21, 2005

Amendment to Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 312 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)
 

Regulation 44-102 respecting Shelf Distributions (pdf - 652 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (administrative consolidated version)
In force from September 19, 2005 to December 29, 2005

August 26, 2005

Regulation to amend National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 196 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 11-101)
In force on September 19, 2005

June 17, 2005

Draft Regulation to amend National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 258 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 11-101)

June 17, 2005

Request for comment: Regulation to amend National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 198 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010

January 7, 2005

Draft Regulation to amend National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 379 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)

January 7, 2005

Draft Amendment to Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 290 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (concordant to Regulation 44-101)
 

National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 340 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (administrative version)
In force from May 22, 2001 to September 18, 2005
 

Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 252 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (administrative version)
In force from May 22, 2001 to December 29, 2005

June 1, 2001

National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 287 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010
In force on May 22, 2001

June 1, 2001

Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 208 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010
In force on May 22, 2001
 

National Instrument 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 342 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (administrative version)
In force from December 31, 2000 to May 21, 2001
 

Companion Policy 44-102, Shelf Distributions (pdf - 252 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (administrative version)
In force from December 31, 2000 to May 21, 2001

December 15, 2000

Norme canadienne 44-102, Placement de titres au moyen d'un prospectus préalable (pdf - 260 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (Available in french only)
In force on December 31, 2000

December 15, 2000

Instruction complémentaire 44-102, Placement de titres au moyen d'un prospectus préalable (pdf - 220 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 17, 2010 (Available in french only)
In force on December 31, 2000

December 15, 2000

Avis de publication : Norme canadienne 44-102, Placement de titres au moyen d'un prospectus préalable (pdf - 212 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on December 15, 2000 (Available in french only)