FORM 51-102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

Item 1 Name and Address of Company

CFM Corporation
460 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 3A3

Item 2 Date of Material Change

October 7, 2004

Item 3 News Release

A news release in respect of a material change was issued in Mississauga, Ontario over CCNMatthews news wire service on October 7, 2004. A copy of the news release is attached.

Item 4 Summary of Material Change

On October 7, 2004, CFM Corporation announced the resignation of Mr. Patrick Keane as director of the Company.

Item 5 Full Description of Material Change

On October 7, 2004, CFM Corporation (“CFM or the “Company”) announced the resignation of Mr. Patrick Keane as director of the Company.

Item 6 Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102

No reliance.

Item 7 Omitted Information

None.

Item 8 Executive Officer

Sonya Stark
Director, Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations
and Corporate Secretary
Tel: (905) 670-7777

Item 9 Date of Report

October 12, 2004

460 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 3A3
Tel: (905) 670-7777
Fax: (905) 670-7915
E-mail: cfm@cfmcorp.com
Website: www.cfmcorp.com

PRESS RELEASE
SYMBOL: CFM-TSX

CFM CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR RESIGNATION

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO – October 7, 2004 – CFM Corporation (“CFM or the “Company”) announced today the resignation of Mr. Patrick Keane as director of the Company.

“Patrick contributed greatly to the development of CFM. I’d like to thank Patrick for his valued contributions and wish him good luck in his future endeavours”, said Colin Adamson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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CFM is a leading integrated manufacturer of home products and related accessories in North America and the United Kingdom. CFM designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a line of hearth and space heating products, barbecue and outdoor products and water and air purification products. CFM maintains an ongoing program of research and development aimed at continually improving the quality, design, features and efficiency of its products.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

COLIN M. ADAMSON	MARK PROUDFOOT
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	President and Chief Operating Officer
(905) 670-7777	(905) 670-7777