EXHIBIT 23.1

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The Board of Directors
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We consent to the use of our reports included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.





/s/ KPMG, LLP
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KPMG, LLP
Chartered Accountants


Montreal, Canada
May 8, 2001