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Meritas Money Market Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.0 |
| 3 month | 0.0 |
| 6 month | 0.0 |
| YTD | 0.0 |
| 1 year | 0.1 |
| 3 year | 1.8 |
| 5 year | 2.1 |
| 10 year | N/A |
| since inception | 2.0 |
Objective: Maximize current income while preserving capital and liquidity
Primary Investment: High quality, short term money market instruments issued or guaranteed by the Government of Canada, a provincial Government, a Canadian Corporation or a financial institution
Your Goal: Income from a short term, low risk investment
Investing in short term money market instruments issued or guarantted by the Government of Canada, a provincial government, a Canadian corporation or a financial institution
Investment Strategy
An active strategy is employed using a combination of interest rate anticipation, yield curve trading, sector rotation, foreign exchange rate anticipation and security selection while ensuring that the issuing corporations meet our standards for socially responsible investing.Fund Managers
The Meritas Money Market Fund is managed by Natalie Laden of GWL Investment Managment Ltd., located in Winnipeg, MB.GWL Investment Management Ltd. (GWLIM) was incorporated in 1981 as the investment management subsidiary of The Great-West Life Assurance Company (GWL). GWLIM is responsible for the investment management of pooled segregated funds and separately managed portfolios and providing investment counselling services for our clients.

| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Canada T-Bill 0.31% Apr/29/2010 | 35.3 |
| Canada Housing Trust 3.75% Mar/15/2010 | 14.4 |
| Manitoba Treasury Bills 0.23% Mar/10/2010 | 9.9 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia 0.32% Apr/07/2010 | 8.2 |
| Royal Bank of Canada 0.33% Jul/05/2010 | 5.7 |
| Bank of Montreal 0.29% Mar/10/2010 | 5.3 |
| Province of Ontario 0.32% Aug/04/2010 | 5.2 |
| Toronto Dominion Bank 0.40% Jul/30/2010 | 4.9 |
| Bank of Montreal 0.29% Mar/05/2010 | 4.2 |
| Toronto Dominion Bank 0.27% Apr/08/2010 | 3.8 |
| Canada T-Bill 0.21% Mar/18/2010 | 2.6 |
Meritas Canadian Bond Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | 1.7 |
| 3mth | 1.6 |
| 6mth | 3.7 |
| YTD | 1.7 |
| 1yr | 7.6 |
| 3yr | 3.9 |
| 5yr | 3.3 |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | 4.5 |
Objective: Current income with capital appreciation as a secondary objective
Primary Investment: Fixed income securities
Your Goal: Income with higher potential returns than money market funds
Investing in fixed income securities consisting of corporate bonds, provincial bonds and obligations issued or guaranteed by agencies of the Canadian Government
Investment Strategy
An active strategy is employed using a combination of interest rate anticipation, yield curve trading, sector rotation, foreign exchange rate anticipation and security selection while ensuring that the issuing corporations meet our standards for socially responsible investing.Fund Managers
GWL Investment Management Ltd. (GWLIM) was incorporated in 1981 as the investment management subsidiary of The Great-West Life Assurance Company (GWL). GWLIM is responsible for the investment management of pooled segregated funds and separately managed portfolios and providing investment counselling services for our clients.

| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Canada Housing Trust 4.80% Jun/15/2012 | 9.1 |
| Province of Quebec 5.00% Dec/01/2038 | 6.6 |
| Province of Ontario 4.60% Jun/02/2039 | 5.8 |
| Canada Housing Trust 3.60% Jun/15/2013 | 5.5 |
| Government of Canada 3.50% Jun/01/2013 | 4.1 |
| Government of Canada 5.00% Jun/01/2037 | 4.1 |
| Government of Canada 4.00% Jun/01/2017 | 4.0 |
| Master Credit Card Trust 5.30% Aug/21/2012 | 3.2 |
| Thomson Reuters Corporation 6.00% Mar/31/2016 | 2.8 |
| 407 International Inc. 4.65% Jan/20/2012 | 2.6 |
| Omers Realty CTT Holding 4.05% May/05/2014 | 2.6 |
| NHA MBS Alberta Motor 4.00% Feb/01/2013 | 2.6 |
| BCFMA 4.98% Apr/06/2025 | 2.5 |
| Province of Quebec 6.00% Oct/01/2012 | 2.2 |
| Met Life Glob Funding 4.45% Nov/08/2013 | 2.1 |
| NHA MBS Royal Bank 4.15% Oct/01/2016 | 2.0 |
| Trans-Canada Pipelines 5.65% Jan/15/2014 | 1.9 |
| Embridge Inc. 5.17% May/19/2016 | 1.9 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia 5.04% Apr/08/2013 | 1.9 |
| NHA MBS Pool 4.25% Aug/01/2011 | 1.9 |
| Greater Toronto Airport 4.85% Jun/01/2017 | 1.9 |
| Province of New Brunswick 4.70% Jul/21/2016 | 1.6 |
| Caterpillar Financial Services Ltd. 5.20% Jun/03/2013 | 1.6 |
| Telus Corporation 4.95% May/15/2014 | 1.6 |
| Citigroup Inc. 5.16% May/24/2027 | 1.4 |
Meritas Balanced Portfolio Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -1.3 |
| 3mth | 0.8 |
| 6mth | 2.8 |
| YTD | -1.3 |
| 1yr | 15.4 |
| 3yr | -3.0 |
| 5yr | 1.4 |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | 1.5 |
Objective: Capital appreciation with an equal emphasis on current income
Primary Investment: Units of other Meritas mutual funds ("underlying funds")
Your Goal: Growth component and an income component to your portfolio
Investing in units of other Meritas Mutual Funds
Investment Strategy
The Fund will invest in units of the underlying funds according to certain benchmark levels. The underlying funds and the benchmark levels are determined by the Manager from time to time. The Manager currently intends to invest in the following underlying funds according to the following benchmarks:- Meritas Money Market Fund 5%
- Meritas Canadian Bond Fund 45%
- Meritas Jantzi Social Index® Fund 26%
- Meritas U.S. Equity Fund 14%
- Meritas International Equity Fund 10%
Fund Managers
The Meritas Balanced Portfolio Fund is managed by Gary Hawton of Meritas Financial Inc. located in Kitchener, Ontario.
Meritas Financial Inc., manages investments for the Meritas Mutual Funds family of funds and for large private and institutional clients. Meritas' ownership structure has over sixty years experience managing socially responsible portfolios.

| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Meritas Canadian Bond Fund | 45.7 |
| Meritas Jantzi Social Index® Fund | 25.6 |
| Meritas U.S. Equity Fund | 13.0 |
| Meritas International Equity Fund | 10.2 |
| Meritas Money Market Fund | 5.0 |
Meritas Monthly Dividend and Income Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -4.2 |
| 3mth | 1.9 |
| 6mth | 3.1 |
| YTD | -4.2 |
| 1yr | 18.1 |
| 3yr | -4.6 |
| 5yr | N/A |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | -0.8 |
Objective: Capital appreciation with an equal emphasis on current income
Primary Investment: Income-producing Canadian Equity securities
Your Goal: Growth component and a relatively stable monthly income
Investing primarily in a variety of income-producing Canadian companies
Investment Strategy
Featuring a focus on income producing large capitalization Canadian companies. This fund will typically have at least 50% of its assets in Canadian Equities, while ensuring that all investments meet our standards for socially responsible investing.Fund Managers
Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is a registered investment counseling firm, managing pension funds, pooled funds, endowment funds and, corporate and private portfolios for clients in North America and Europe.

| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.2 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 4.6 |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | 4.4 |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | 4.4 |
| Talisman Energy Inc. | 4.2 |
| Nexen Inc. | 3.6 |
| Enbridge Inc. | 3.3 |
| Metro Inc. 'A' | 3.1 |
| Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. | 3.1 |
| Thomson Reuters Corp. | 3.1 |
| Manulife Financial Corp. | 3.1 |
| Canadian National Railway Co. | 2.7 |
| Pembina Pipeline Income Fund | 2.6 |
| Cenovus Energy Inc. | 2.5 |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | 2.4 |
| Research In Motion | 2.3 |
| Great-West Lifeco Inc. | 2.2 |
| EnCana Corporation | 2.1 |
| Stantech Inc. | 2.1 |
| Bonavista Energy Trust | 1.9 |
| Canadian Tire Corp. 'A' | 1.9 |
| Winpak Limited | 1.7 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. 'B' | 1.5 |
| Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation | 1.5 |
| Bank of Montreal | 1.4 |
| Sectors | % |
|---|---|
| Energy | 28.6 |
| Financials | 26.6 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 12.7 |
| Industrials | 9.1 |
| Materials | 8.6 |
| Consumer Staples | 8.2 |
| Information Technology | 3.4 |
| Telecommunication Services | 1.6 |
| Utilities | 1.2 |
| Health Care | 0.0 |
Meritas Jantzi Social Index® Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -5.8 |
| 3mth | 1.0 |
| 6mth | 0.8 |
| YTD | -5.8 |
| 1yr | 32.8 |
| 3yr | -5.1 |
| 5yr | 4.1 |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | 4.3 |
Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective
Primary Investment: Canadian equity securities which comprise the Jantzi Social Index®
Your Goal: Long term growth
Investing in Canadian equity securities which comprise the Jantzi Social Index®
Investment Strategy
The fund invests in medium to large capitalization companies that offer a blend of value and growth opportunities. The fund is passively managed based on the composition of the Jantzi Social Index®, which is consistent with our standards for socially responsible investing. Positions within the index will change only if standards within a company in the index are no longer acceptable, or when mergers or acquisitions of existing holdings take place.Fund Managers
The world’s largest institutional asset manager with $1.7 trillion in assets under management, State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) is the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. SSgA commands a truly global presence, with 27 locations and 11 investment centers across 5 continents.

James received his Bachelor of Commerce, with a Major in Finance, and Minor in Management Information Systems from Concordia University. He is also a candidate in the CFA program.
As our research provider, Jantzi Research, provides a full range of social investment research and support services to institutional clients and financial professionals who integrate social and environmental criteria into their investment decisions.

| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 9.6 |
| TD Bank | 8.5 |
| Suncor Energy Inc. | 8.3 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 7.0 |
| RIM Limited | 5.1 |
| Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan | 4.9 |
| Bank of Montreal | 4.5 |
| Canadian National Railway Company | 3.9 |
| EnCana Corporation | 3.9 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.9 |
| Talisman Energy Inc. | 2.8 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. | 2.8 |
| Teck Resources Ltd. 'B' | 2.6 |
| Rogers Communications Inc. 'B' | 2.6 |
| Enbridge Inc. | 2.5 |
| Thomson Reuters Corporation | 2.1 |
| Nexen Inc. | 1.9 |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | 1.9 |
| Brookfield Asset Management Inc. 'A' | 1.7 |
| Agrium Inc. | 1.5 |
| Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation | 1.4 |
| National Bank of Canada | 1.4 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. | 1.3 |
| Yamana Gold Inc. | 1.2 |
| Shaw Communications Inc. 'B' | 1.2 |
| Fund | S&P/TSX 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 13.60 | 14.26 |
| BETA | 0.97 | 1.00 |
| Sectors | % |
|---|---|
| Financials | 41.4 |
| Energy | 19.5 |
| Materials | 13.7 |
| Industrials | 6.1 |
| Information Technology | 5.2 |
| Telecommunication Services | 4.3 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.9 |
| Utilities | 3.3 |
| Consumer Staples | 2.2 |
| Health Care | 0.5 |
Meritas U.S. Equity Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -1.5 |
| 3mth | 2.5 |
| 6mth | 8.9 |
| YTD | -1.5 |
| 1yr | 17.4 |
| 3yr | -14.7 |
| 5yr | -7.3 |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | -7.4 |
Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective
Primary Investment: Undervalued securities of medium to large capitalization companies
Your Goal: Long term growth
Investing in equity securities of U.S. companies
Investment Strategy
Featuring a relative value investment style, the fund invests in undervalued stocks of medium to large capitalization companies. The selection is based on solid track records, strong profitability, significant growth potential, and meeting our standards of socially responsible investing.Fund Managers
The Meritas U.S. Equity Fund is managed by Christopher Davis and Kenneth Feinberg of Davis Selected Advisors, L. P. located in New York, New York.
Davis Selected Advisors, L. P. is an independent money management firm with main offices in New York and Tucson. Since its founding in 1969, Davis Advisors has been committed to serving both retail and institutional investors. As of September 30, 2005, Davis managed more than US$65 billion primarily in U.S. large cap equities, multi cap equities, REITs and financial stocks.


| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | 6.2 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 'A' | 6.1 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | 5.0 |
| American Express Co. | 4.2 |
| Merck & Company Inc. | 3.8 |
| EOG Resources Inc. | 3.7 |
| Proctor & Gamble Co. | 3.4 |
| Devon Energy Corp. | 3.3 |
| CVS Caremark Corp. | 3.2 |
| Google Inc. 'A' | 3.0 |
| Loews Corporation | 2.9 |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | 2.6 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 2.3 |
| The Progressive Corp. | 2.3 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.1 |
| Sealed Air Corporation | 2.1 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 2.1 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 1.8 |
| Iron Mountain Inc. | 1.7 |
| Julius Baer Group Ltd. | 1.6 |
| Hewlett-Packard Company | 1.6 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. | 1.5 |
| Express Scripts Inc. | 1.4 |
| News Corporation 'A' | 1.4 |
| Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. | 1.4 |
| Fund | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.10 | 16.67 |
| BETA | 1.05 | 1.00 |
| Sectors | % |
|---|---|
| Financials | 34.1 |
| Consumer Staples | 14.8 |
| Energy | 11.2 |
| Health Care | 9.7 |
| Information Technology | 9.4 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.2 |
| Industrials | 6.4 |
| Materials | 6.0 |
| Utilities | 0.2 |
| Telecommunication Services | 0.0 |
Meritas International Equity Fund
| Period | Performance |
|---|---|
| 1 mth | -2.6 |
| 3mth | -2.9 |
| 6mth | 0.7 |
| YTD | -2.6 |
| 1yr | 16.9 |
| 3yr | -10.8 |
| 5yr | -1.3 |
| 10yr | N/A |
| since inception | -3.4 |
Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective
Primary Investment: Equity Securities of companies outside North America
Your Goal: Long term growth through foreign investment
Investing in equity securities of companies outside North America
Investment Strategy
Featuring a focus on unanticipated earnings growth, the fund invests primarily in large capitalization companies domiciled in Europe, Australia and the Far East, with no more than 20 percent in emerging markets, while ensuring that all investments meet our standards for socially responsible investing.Fund Managers
The Meritas International Equity Fund is managed by Wendy Trevisani, William Fries, and Lei Wang of Thornburg Investment Managment, Inc., located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. is an independent money management organization dedicated to providing superior investment management to institutional and private investors.

Bill began his career as a securities analyst and bank investment officer. His 30 plus years of investment management experience includes an extended tenure as vice president of equities at USAA Investment Management Company. Bill is a CFA charterholder.

MBA, New York University
Lei Wang is a managing director and co-portfolio manager of the Thornburg International Value Fund. His primary responsibilities include portfolio management and analyzing companies. He is also responsible for evaluating existing positions and overall portfolio performance.
Lei Wang joined Thornburg Investment Management in 2004 as an associate portfolio manager and in 2006 was promoted to co-portfolio manager for the International Value Fund and was also named managing director. Prior to joining Thornburg, Lei served as an associate for Deutsche Bank as well as Enso Capital Management. He has also worked as a bank supervision manager at China’s central bank. Lei holds a BA and an MA from East China Normal University and an MBA from New York University. He is a CFA charterholder.

MBA, Columbia University
Wendy Trevisani is a managing director and co-portfolio manager of the Thornburg International Value Fund. Her responsibilities include portfolio management and analysis of companies as well as evaluation of existing positions and overall equity fund performance.
Wendy joined Thornburg Investment Management as an associate portfolio manager in 1999, and was named managing director in 2003. She was promoted to co-portfolio manager in 2006. Prior to joining Thornburg, Wendy began her investment career as an institutional sales and trading representative for Salomon Smith Barney in both New York City and London. Wendy received an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Columbia University and graduated Cum Laude with a BA degree in International Relations from Bucknell University.
| Security Name | % |
|---|---|
| Teva Pharma Ltd. ADR | 3.6 |
| BP PLC ADR | 3.5 |
| Novartis AG | 3.2 |
| SAP AG | 3.2 |
| Novo Nordisk AS 'B' | 2.8 |
| Canadian National Railway Co. | 2.8 |
| Wal-Mart de Mexico | 2.7 |
| Toyota Motor Corp. | 2.7 |
| Kingfisher PLC | 2.7 |
| Amdocs Limited | 2.7 |
| Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited | 2.6 |
| BG Group PLC | 2.6 |
| Tesco PLC | 2.6 |
| Reckitt Benckiser PLC | 2.6 |
| Fresenius Medical Care AG & Company | 2.4 |
| BM&F Bovespa SA | 2.4 |
| Lafarge SA | 2.4 |
| L'Air Liquide SA | 2.4 |
| ARM Holdings PLC | 2.3 |
| Telefonica SA | 2.3 |
| Standard Chartered PLC | 2.2 |
| BNP Paribas SA | 2.2 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 2.2 |
| Vestas Wind Systems A/SHennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) 'B' | 2.1 |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. | 1.8 |
| Fund | MSCI EAFE | |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 19.45 | 17.00 |
| BETA | 0.90 | 1.00 |
| Market Region | % |
|---|---|
| Continental Europe | 34.8 |
| United Kingdom | 25.6 |
| Other | 12.6 |
| Canada | 12.2 |
| Pacific Basin | 8.2 |
| Japan | 6.6 |
| Total | 100 |
| Sectors | % |
|---|---|
| Financials | 21.0 |
| Health Care | 14.1 |
| Information Technology | 12.7 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.5 |
| Consumer Staples | 8.8 |
| Energy | 8.6 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 7.6 |
| Materials | 6.7 |
| Industrials | 6.3 |
| Telecommunication Services | 4.7 |
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