Mackenzie Financial Corp. today announced it will hold a special meeting on March 17, 2006 to allow investors to vote on a proposed Keystone fund merger.

At the meeting, investors will be asked to approve the merger of Keystone AIM Trimark Canadian Equity Fund into Keystone Bissett Canadian Equity Fund.

The merger was proposed following a strategic review of the funds.

Mackenzie says the change will occur by March 17, 2006 subject to regulatory and investor approval.

An information circular containing full details of the proposal will be mailed to investors by Feb. 20, 2006.