IIROC; Halt: PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility (CAD Hedged) Index ETF

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 24, 2012) -

Company / Société : PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility (CAD Hedged) Index ETF
TSX Symbol / Symbole TSX : ULV
Reason / Motif : Pending Closing/en attente
Halt Time (ET) / Heure de la suspension (HE) 8:32 AM ET / 8 h 32 (HE)

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