NI 44-102 means National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions;
NI 51-102 means National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations;
SERFF means the system for electronic rate and form filing. SERFF is a proprietary NAIC computer-based application that allows insurers and other entities to create and submit rate, rule and form filings electronically to the commissioner.
NI 52-109 means National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings;
Federal Tax Certificate means the Issuer's Federal Tax Certificate dated as of the Issue Date, as the same may be amended or supplemented in accordance with the provisions thereof.