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## 19. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED): 

 Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables. The current longevities underlying the value of the liabilities in the defined benefit plans are as follows: 

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 The assumed health care cost trend rate as at September 28, 2013 was 6.21% (September 29, 2012 - 6.4%), decreasing uniformly to 4.8% in 2031 (September 29, 2012 - 4.8% in 2031) and remaining at that level thereafter. 

 Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one- percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend would have the following effects: 

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The Company expects $13.0 million in contributions to be paid to its defined benefits plans in 2014. 

## 20. CONVERTIBLE UNSECURED SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES: 

The outstanding convertible debentures, all recorded as non-current liabilities, are as follows: 

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