VentureLink Brighter Future Fund is a labour sponsored investment fund that offers individual investors access to the many promising investment opportunities available today that will help us to create a brighter tomorrow. The Fund was established in July 2006 by amalgamating the VentureLink Fund Inc and the VentureLink Brighter Future (Equity) Fund Inc. The venture portfolio will focus its on investments in companies in areas of telecommunications, information technology, biotechnology, alternative energy as well as water and waste treatment. The Fund's experienced management team has a record of identifying attractive investment opportunities in the technology sector, and is well positioned to capitalize on this potential for the Fund's shareholders.

An investment in VentureLink Brighter Future Funds provides investors with a number of unique and innovative benefits, including:

Investment in Technology and Essential Services Sector
Investors will participate in the growing technology sector, as well as Canadian companies providing innovative solutions in the infrastructure industries, such as water, energy and waste management. at a time when they offer reasonable valuations compared to previous years.

Significant Tax Benefits
Investors resident in Ontario are eligible for an immediate 30% tax credit, to a maximum credit of $1,875 based on an investment of $7,500*. The Fund is available to Ontario residents only.

Experienced Portfolio Management
The portfolio management team has more than 30 years of combined experience working with and successfully investing in and building early stage companies.

Tax Credits
Some limitations apply, please refer to the prospectus for details. A redemption fee may apply. New shares must be held for eight years to avoid repaying tax credits. Tax credits are non-refundable. Income tax is payable on all amounts withdrawn from an RRSP.

Disclaimer Please read important information about the Fund in its prospectus.

RESOURCES

Annual Report - December 2008
Semi-Annual Report - June 2009
Semi-Annual Report - June 2008
Annual Report - December 2007
Prospectus - August 2009
Prospectus - August 2008
Management Report of Fund Performance - June 2009
Management Report of Fund Performance - December 2008
Management Report of Fund Performance - June 2008
Management Report of Fund Performance - December 2007

Performance - Performance Snapshot - December 31, 2009



 *Note: * The 2008 Ontario budget has been passed with the $7,500 annual limit increase, which is retroactively available for FY2007 tax filings. 

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