Proxy voting records are prepared annually by Marquest Asset Management Inc., and are posted on or about August 31st of each year.
As Portfolio Manager, Marquest Asset Management Inc. recognizes its responsibility to exercise voting rights in the best interests of clients. This is done by voting proxies in accordance with out proxy voting policies.
Each time that Marquest Asset Management Inc. receives proxy-voting materials relating to a meeting of security holders of an issuer, Marquest Asset Management Inc. will retain the proxy voting information which includes:
If Marquest Asset Management Inc. decides to vote, the proxy is completed and signed by the Portfolio Manager who is voting the shares.