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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND
The 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Fund (the "Fund") was established to hold and invest funds and administer their payment as compensation to claimants who qualify as class members, all pursuant to the terms of the January 1, 1986 - July, 1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement (the "Agreement") made as of June 15, 1999 and the Judgments of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Superior Court of Justice for Ontario and Superior Court of Quebec (the "Courts").
The maximum obligations to the Fund established as at January 10, 2000 were $1.203 billion, shared between the Government of Canada (72.7273%) and the governments of the provinces and territories (27.2727%), plus interest accruing thereafter on the unpaid obligations. The Government of Canada has made contributions to the Fund, which totally satisfy its obligation to the Fund. The provincial and territorial governments are required to contribute as and when required for payment of their share of expenses. Provinces and territories may elect to prepay their contributions. To the extent provinces and territories do not prepay their contributions, interest is calculated on their outstanding obligations at treasury bill rates applied quarterly.
The operations of the Fund are subject to various reviews and approvals by the Courts.
The Fund is a trust that is exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act.
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