Net issuance of Canadian common stock turns negative in Q2
S&P says REIT returns outpaced S&P/TSX composite index in first half of 2005
Market cap of trusts now over $140 billion
Transition to be completed by March 2006
Growing interest from institutional investors
Maintaining distributions could be challenging if oil prices fall
Bank of Montreal guarantees principal at maturity
Proceeds to fund 15 new stores, pay corporate debt
First Asset Equal Weight Pipes & Power Income Fund
Offering raises $700 million