Standard & Poor’s says that the recent statements about income trusts and related tax issues by the federal government have led to a number of questions about plans and timing to include income trusts in the S&P/TSX composite index.

The provider of indices say it has begun a process of consultation with the Canadian Index Advisory Panel and welcomes the opinions of all index market participants.

Having received input from the marketplace, S&P says it expects to make an announcement regarding its plans in the near future.