(in thousands of dollars) Year ended March 31, 2009, with comparative figures for 2008
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| 2009 | 2008 | |
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| Share capital | ||
| Authorized: | ||
| 100 Class A common Shares with a par value of $1 each | ||
| Issued and outstanding to the Province of Nova Scotia: | ||
| 100 Common Shares | $ - | $ - |
| Retained earnings | 24,678 | 26,766 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income: | ||
| Balance beginning of year | 836 | 745 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year | (2,312) | 91 |
| Balance at the end of year | (1,476) | 836 |
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| Total Shareholder's Equity | $ 23,202 | $ 27,602 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements