Order: In the Matter of Thomas Hinke

Order

IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT ,
R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED

AND

IN THE MATTER OF
THOMAS HINKE

ORDER

WHEREAS on November 7, 2006, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Notice of Hearing accompanied by a Statement of Allegations issued by Staff of the Commission pursuant to sections 127 and 127.1 of the Securities Act , R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, as amended (the “Act”) in respect of Thomas Hinke;

AND WHEREAS on December 8, 2006, the Commission held a hearing to consider preliminary matters and set a date for the hearing on the merits and for a sanctions hearing, if required;

AND WHEREAS the Respondent asked for an adjournment in order to be given a reasonable opportunity to seek and retain counsel and for other reasons;

AND WHEREAS Staff of the Commission submitted that it is in the public interest for the Commission to hear this matter as soon as possible;

AND WHEREAS the Commission considers it to be in the public interest to make this order;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

This matter is set down peremptorily for a hearing on the merits commencing on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be fixed by the Secretary to the Commission and agreed to by the parties.

A sanctions hearing, if required, is set down peremptorily commencing on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be fixed by the Secretary to the Commission and agreed to by the parties..

DATED at Toronto this 13th day of December, 2006.

“Paul M. Moore”
Paul M. Moore
“David L. Knight”
David L. Knight