Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - and - IN THE MATTER OF FIBREK INC. - and - IN THE MATTER OF A DECISION OF THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE

TORONTO, May 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Take notice that Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has withdrawn their Application for Hearing and Review dated March 21, 2012 in the above named matter.  The hearing will not take place as scheduled on May 3, 2012.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
JOHN P. STEVENSON
SECRETARY

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