| October 19, 1990 | |
| Audit Programs Directorate | Resource Industries |
| Special Audits Division | Section |
| E.H. Gauthier | John Chan |
| Director | 957-9795 |
| B.A. Chisholm | 7-902755 |
SUBJECT: Oil & Gas Issue Report #04 Foreign Exploration and Development Expenses ("FEDE")
As requested in your memorandum dated September 26, 1990, we confirm that the letters issued by the Rulings Directorate on August 31, 1987 and August 27, 1990 pertaining to the deductibility of FEDE reflect the Directorate's current position with respect thereto.
We are also sending copies of correspondence issued by the Rulings Directorate on June 23, 1987, September 4, 1985 and October 11, 1984 which further support the audit policy on the deductibility of FEDE in your Oil and Gas Issue Report # O&G 04.
A/DirectorBilingual Services and ResourceIndustries DivisionRulings Directorate
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